Canna Specimen Durban
$19.99
1 Gallon Pot
The Durban Canna Lily (Canna 'Durban', often sold as Tropicanna) is a vibrant, tropical perennial known for its striking foliage, featuring purple leaves with dramatic yellow, rose, and green stripes. Growing 4–8 feet tall, it produces bold, orange flowers from mid-summer to fall, thrives in full sun, and is hardy in zones 7-10.
Key Characteristics & Care
- Foliage: Multi-colored, variegated foliage that is dark red/purple in spring, turning green with yellow/coppery-bronze stripes.
- Flowers: Brilliant, flag-like orange blooms.
- Size: Typically reaches 5–8 feet in height and 2–4 feet in width.
- Light: Thrives in full sun for best color.
- Watering: Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
- Hardiness: Not winter hardy in cold climates (zones 6 and below); treat as a tender bulb.
Maintenance
- Overwintering: In colder regions, dig up rhizomes after the first frost, let them dry, and store in a cool, dry, frost-free area for winter.
- Feeding: Requires regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer or one high in phosphorus for better blooms.
- Pests: Watch for Leaf Rollers, Japanese beetles, slugs, and snails.
Landscaping Uses
- Ideal for tropical borders, container gardening, or as a vibrant accent plant.
- Effective near water features.
- Attracts hummingbirds