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This striking new variety has vivid orange-yellow flowers with a dark orange speckled throat. Its large exotic leaves are striped with green and gold. From the Anthony Tessealaar International family,of superior, easy care plants, it will reward gardeners with a long bloom season and dramatic color. Reaches 4 to 5 ft. high at maturity with the exotic flowers 12 inches above the foliage. Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. An excellent choice to brighten any spot in the garden or for use in a container. Herbaceous perennial.

Performance and Requirements

Light needs: Full to partial sun

Watering Needs: Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.

Soil conditions: Clay, Wet

Design Information

Companion Plants

MEXICAN WEEPING BAMBOO
Otatea acuminata aztecorum

SIENNA SUNRISE^® HEAVENLY BAMBOO
Nandina domestica 'Monfar' P.P.#14693, Can. PBR Pend.

PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'

HARDY FIBER BANANA
Musa basjoo

CARUBA^™ BLACK GOOD LUCK PLANT
Cordyline fruticosa 'Bra01' P.P.A.F.

SUNSET GLOW BAMBOO
Fargesia rufa

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Companion Plants (Description): This canna is a natural match for anything tropical such as Hardy Japanese Fiber Banana, (Musa bassjoo), Mexican Weeping Bamboo, (Otatea acuminata aztecorum), or more cold hardy Giant Panda Bamboo, (Fargesia rufa). Combine with bold purple or black foliage of Caruba Good Luck Plant, (Cordyline fruticosa 'Bra01'), Sienna Sunrise Heavenly Bamboo, (Nandina domestica 'Monfar') and spiky Purple Majesty Millet, (Pennisteum glaucum 'Purple Majesty') or the bushier Purple Fountain Grass, (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum').

Design Styles: Cannas with exotic foliage are the darlings of the tropical garden even when located in more temperate climates. They are outstanding in containers that allow for winter cold protection. The plants are superior accents around water gardens and are a natural since these are technically marginals and will grow in standing water. They are also outstanding single specimens against contrasting backgrounds whether hardscape or dense foliage.

Display Uses: Container Gardening, Near Swimming Pools, Specimen

Garden Styles: Tropical

Special Features: Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Color, Showy Flowers

Wildlife Value: Attracts Hummingbirds

Care Information

Follow a regular watering schedule to establish. Protect from severe cold. In mild winter areas leave in-ground for spring regrowth. In cold winter areas dig and store bulb in a cool dry place. As an indoor plant, locate near bright light.

Background Information

Lore: This open pollinated seedling is a direct descendant of the original Canna Tropicanna™, originally hybridized by Neil McCormack of Seaview Nursery, New Zealand. The stunning unique gold and green striped foliage and vivid golden speckled-throated flowers

Catalog Description: This striking new variety has vivid orange-yellow flowers with a dark orange speckled throat. Its large exotic leaves are striped with green and gold. From the Anthony Tessealaar International family,of superior, easy care plants, it will reward gardeners with a long bloom season and dramatic color. Reaches 4 to 5 ft. high at maturity with the exotic flowers 12 inches above the foliage. Prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. An excellent choice to brighten any spot in the garden or for use in a container. Herbaceous perennial.