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CANNA 'Tropicanna Black'
Commonly known as Canna lily, Indian shot plant
Scarlet flowers fading to orange. Purple-black foliage
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Deadhead to promote continued flowering. Suitable for container growing -
Pests & Diseases
Outdoors - slugs, snails, caterpillars. Under glass - red spider mites. Canna viruses -
Place of origin
Asia, tropical North and South America -
Red
Scarlet fading to orange -
Racemes
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Purple
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Height
1.9m (6ft) -
Spread
50cm (20in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialErect rhizomatous perennial with large, paddle-shaped leaves. Produces flowers to 6cm (2½in) across
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size1.9m (6ft)
50cm (20in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny borderPatio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterraneanSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Sheltered site. Water freely during dry spellsPartial shade
Canna - Care Guide
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