Tropicanna® Canna
Canna indica 'Phasion'
SKU
02248
Tall stems are crowned by large, bright orange blooms. Exotic foliage adds interest, with emerging bright burgundy leaves maturing with stripes of red, pink, yellow, and green. This dramatic specimen provides bold color and lush texture to garden beds and is an exceptional featured container specimen. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KAN-uh IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Canna was once called Indian shot because its rock hard, perfectly round seed was used as a substitute for lead shot in muzzle loading guns. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Upright stalks quickly reach 5 ft. tall, forming clumps 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer to Fall |
| Design Ideas | Use this canna to create an undeniably tropical look, even where there's frost. Add to existing beds and borders for dramatic, long lasting foliage color and contrasting form or texture. A natural beside pools and water gardens. Favorite of modern garden designers. Excellent in pots on porch, patio, terrace and balcony. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| 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. |
| Companion Plants | Plumbago (Plumbago); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Trumpet Vine (Campsis); Lantana (Lantana); Verbena (Verbena); Montbretia (Crocosmia) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!