I got some Cannas from a half price table at Wal-Mart around the 1st of July. They were three to a package and looked pretty sorry when I opened them. Not wanting to waste a good location on something that didn't have a chance to grow I planted them close to the house under the eaves. That spot gets about two hrs sun late in the afternoon during the summer, in the fall none. Orange Punch bloomed first and is still blooming and still sending up shoots on Dec 1st. We've had a couple light frosts and the leaves on some have darkened and look bad but I counted four shoots coming up. I may just cover them when we get another frost warning and see how long I can keep them going. The package they came in said they reach 36", some of mine are up to 47". Was thinking of moving them to a sunnier spot. Have any of you had luck with Cannas in the shade? Thanks.