Tropicanna® Black Canna
Canna indica 'Lon01' PP #21,350
SKU
2921
Striking, deep bronze to chocolate-colored tropical leaves are complemented by contrasting bright red flowers throughout summer that soon change to orange. This dramatic specimen provides bold color and lushness to the garden plantings or containers. Filtered sun for best foliage color. Foliage 5 to 6 ft. high at maturity; flowers 12 in. above the foliage. Herbaceous.
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7 - 11 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KAN-uh IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall; flowers rise 1 ft. above the foliage. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | The bold, dark foliage of this plant lends dramatic a flair while evoking a feeling of the tropics, even where there's frost. Add to existing beds and borders for dramatic, long lasting foliage contrast form or texture. A natural beside pools and water gardens. In spare modern gardens use in masses or living columns. Excellent in pots on porch, patio, terrace and balcony. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Houseplant, Mass Planting, Poolside, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Wet Soils, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
Thrives in loose, nutrient rich, evenly moist soils, but adaptable when established; tolerates wet, poorly drained soils. In mild winter regions, leave in-ground for spring regrowth; prune to the ground in fall. In regions below zone 7, remove rhizomes in fall and store in a cool, dry place. As an indoor plant, provide bright, indirect light.
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