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CANNA 'Tropicanna'
Commonly known as Canna lily, Indian shot plant
Orange and green striped leaves with orange flowers
£15.50 each
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Any 3+ for £14 each
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Syn. C. 'Phasion', syn C. 'Durban'. 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 -
Orange
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.6m (5ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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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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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Sheltered site. Water freely during dry spells -
Partial shade
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Mature Size1.6m (5ft)
60cm (24in)
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