Canna Cannova® Bronze Orange

Bring a bold tropical flare to your landscape with Canna Cannova® Bronze Orange, a spectacular variety that pairs exotic beauty with exceptional garden performance. Its vibrant orange blooms rise proudly above dark, chocolate-bronze foliage, creating a striking contrast that commands attention all season long. It is the perfect choice for adding sun-drenched energy and architectural structure to your containers or garden beds.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Displays large, robust leaves of a deep, rich bronze, providing dense texture and tropical appeal even when not in bloom.
• Flowering / Stems : Produces generous clusters of pure, bright orange flowers from late June until the first frost.
• Light : Requires full sun to maximize foliage coloration and flowering strength.
• Habit : Features an upright, compact, and well-branched habit, ideal for tight spaces.
• Growth : Shows rapid growth, reaching approximately 75 to 120 cm in height with a 50 cm spread.
• Soil : Thrives in rich, fertile soil that retains moisture well.
• Temperature : Bulbous perennial hardy to zone 7; treated as an annual or must be stored away from frost in colder regions.
• Resistances : Demonstrates excellent tolerance to intense heat and high humidity during the peak of summer.

Use

• Types of use : Shines as a focal point in a patio container or planted in groups at the center of a flower bed.
• Decorative advantages : Provides structured height and a warm colour palette that instantly energizes the landscape.

Maintenance

• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil uniformly moist, especially during heatwaves.
• Fertilization : Apply a potassium-rich fertilizer every two weeks to support its vigorous growth.
• Pruning : Remove faded flowers as they go to encourage the emergence of new flower spikes.
• Planting : Wait until all risk of frost has passed before planting in the spring.
• Winter Protection: Dig up the rhizomes after the first light frost, clean them, and store them in a cool, dry place (around 10°C) for the winter.