Tropicanna® Gold Canna

Canna indica 'Mactro'

Pronunciation: KAN-uh IN-dih-kuh
SKU #01741
7-11

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Tall stems are crowned with vivid orange-yellow flowers with dark orange speckled throats. Large exotic leaves, striped green and gold, add dramatic interest. This outstanding selection provides lush texture and color to garden beds and patios and is an excellent container specimen. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall; flowers rise 1 ft. above the foliage.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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Bloom TimeSummer to fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Problems/SolutionsVery Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside
Design IdeasWith their exotic foliage, cannas 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 hard scape or dense foliage.
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsVerbena (Verbena); Lavender (Lavandula); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Lantana (Lantana); Agapanthus (Agapanthus)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer to fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Problems/SolutionsVery Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside
Design IdeasWith their exotic foliage, cannas 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 hard scape or dense foliage.
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsVerbena (Verbena); Lavender (Lavandula); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Lantana (Lantana); Agapanthus (Agapanthus)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.