Canna Cannova Bronze Orange
$14.99
1 Gallon Pot
Canna 'Cannova Bronze Orange' (Canna x generalis) is a popular, award-winning hybrid canna known for its striking combination of vibrant, orange-peach flowers and rich, dark bronze-maroon foliage. Bred by Takii, this variety is part of the Cannova series, which is recognized for being fast-growing, early-blooming, and versatile in both garden beds and containers.
Key Characteristics
- Flowers: Large, bright orange, iris-like blooms appearing from late spring through to the first frost.
- Foliage: Deep bronze-maroon leaves with a slightly olive tint, creating high contrast with the blooms.
- Size: Grows to a medium height of 30–48 inches (76–122 cm) and a width of 14–20 inches (36–51 cm).
- Habit: Upright, tropical, and robust; excellent for adding vertical, dramatic texture to landscapes.
Growing and Care Requirements
- Light: Full sun is required for best blooming and deepest foliage color.
- Water: High water needs; they thrive in moist, well-drained soil and can even be used in wet areas or around ponds.
- Soil: Thrives in rich, fertile soil.
- Fertilizer: Feed regularly with a balanced plant food, roughly every 1–2 months, or every two weeks for maximum growth.
- Maintenance: Low maintenance; removing spent flowers (deadheading) encourages continuous reblooming.
- Hardiness: Generally hardy in USDA Zones 7–11. In zones 6 and colder, it should be treated as an annual or lifted/stored for the winter.
Landscape Use
Cannova Bronze Orange is ideal for:
- Thrilling in containers: Due to its height and color, it acts as a "thriller" in mixed container combinations.
- Mass planting: Creating high-impact, tropical, and colorful borders.
- Attracting wildlife: It is a known hummingbird magnet