Tropicanna gold

Tropicanna gold Care

Canna x generalis 'Tropicana Gold'

What is the plant

Tropicana Gold' is an upright perennial with large, ovate, green and gold striped leaves, and bright yellow/orange flowers in summer. This outstanding selection provides lush texture and color to garden beds and patios.

Canna is a genus of 10 species of flowering plants. The closest living relations to cannas are the other plant families of the order Zingiberales, that is the Zingiberaceae, Musaceae, Marantaceae, Heliconiaceae, Strelitziaceae, etc. Canna is the only genus in the family Cannaceae. 'Tropicana Gold' plants tall stems are crowned with vivid orange-yellow flowers with dark orange speckled throats. Large exotic leaves, striped green and gold, add dramatic interest.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

8 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
With masses of broad fleshy leaves, cannas do best with a good supply of water, so water the plants during the summer if the rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. Water freely in a dry spell.
Fertilizer
Cannas are not picky when it comes to fertilizer. Cannas easily bloom all summer without much effort. But for those of you who want to give your plants an extra boost, apply a 5-10-5 or 10-10-10 in the spring and, if you wish, two more times during the growing season. Fish emulsion fertilizer is a little higher in nitrogen, but is a fantastic organic alternative for feeding your cannas. Higher nitrogen fertilizers tend to increase the average height of cannas. If you have rose food or tomato food on hand, both are great options for cannas, too.
Sunlight
A position in full sun is best, though cannas tolerate partial shade. Choose a site with at least four hours of direct sunlight. Morning or afternoon sun is ideal.

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Soil
Canna lily plants prefer rich, water-retentive, well-drained soils that are high in organic matter but will do fine in a wide range of soils. They prefer a pH around 6.5.
Temperature
Plant when the soil temperature is 60°F (15°C) or warmer. Full foliage color develops when days are warmer (59ºF or more).
Popularity
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