Anthony Tesselaar, USA
Family
Cannaceae
Botanical Name
CANNA 'MACtro'( TROPICANNA™ GOLD, TROPICANNA™ SERIES) PP13809
Plant Common Name
Canna, Tropicanna Gold Canna, Tropicanna™ Gold Canna
General Description
Bright, tropical looking foliage and colorful flowers make this canna a superior selection for dramatic planting design.
Cannas are easy-to-grow large tropical to sub-tropical herbaceous plants. Most species originate from tropical America, but almost all cultivated varieties are hybrids. Where hardy, they are grown as perennials and in colder regions they are commonly grown as vigorous tender perennials.
The exciting Tropicanna™ Gold features sunny leaves with alternating yellow and green stripes along the leaf veins. It blooms from midsummer to frost but may flower nearly year around in exceptionally mild climates. Its clusters of exotic looking flowers are lily-like and have orange-red petals. These appear atop tall upright stems and attract insect pollinators and hummingbirds.
Canna is amazingly adaptable. Plants prefer full sun and rich moist to wet soil but can be surprisingly drought tolerant if faced with a bout of dry weather. The thick fleshy rhizomes of cannas transplant and divide easily. In temperate zones, they may be dug and brought into a cool, dry garage or basement to over winter and then planted again in spring after the last frost date.
Use these in containers, waterside gardens or as focal points in any bed or border. Because cannas dwell in both wet soil and dry, they are perfect for water garden edges, though they will not tolerate deep standing water.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
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Width
2'-4' / 0.6m - 1.2m
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Wet Site
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Growth Rate
Very Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water, Ample Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Gold, Black
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Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Yellow, Green, Gold, Burgundy
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Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Yellow, Green, Gold
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Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier
Striped/Striated
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Bold
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
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Self-Sowing
No
