Tropicanna Black Canna
Best statement plant for gardeners seeking bold, tropical color and texture.
The Tropicanna Black Canna is a striking herbaceous perennial celebrated for its dramatic foliage and vibrant blooms. Its tall stems are crowned with large, bright orange flowers, while the leaves display bold stripes of red, pink, yellow, and green against a bronze background. This plant offers exceptional color and texture, making it ideal for garden beds, poolside settings, or as a standout container specimen. It thrives in full sun and requires moderate water, providing lush color from summer through fall. In colder climates, its rhizomes can be stored indoors for spring regrowth.
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Brand
Monrovia Growers
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Who it's for
- Designers seeking high-contrast focal points for garden beds
- Gardeners wanting rapid height and instant tropical impact
- Conservationists looking to attract hummingbirds and butterflies
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cold climates avoiding seasonal storage labor
- People maintaining drought-prone or low-water landscapes
- Busy growers unable to monitor for foliage pests
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Dramatic foliage and vibrant blooms create an unmatched garden focal point.
Container Versatility
Sturdy structure makes it a perfect architectural choice for large planters.
Climate Adaptability
Requires rhizome storage in colder regions, limiting its year-round outdoor utility.
Pest Resistance
Reliable deer resistance keeps your landscape investment safe from common grazers.
Growth Potential
Reaches an impressive seven-foot height for quick, lush vertical screening.
Maintenance Ease
Thrives with moderate watering but demands consistent sun for optimal color.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Mature Height
7 ft
Mature Width
3 ft
Light Needs
Full sun to partial sun
Bloom Time
Summer to fall
Genus Name
Canna
Available Sizes
1 gallon, 2 gallon, 5 gallon, 10 gallon
USDA Hardiness Zone
Minimum 7
Features
- Striking multicolored striped foliage
- Large, bright orange and red blooms
- Excellent as a container specimen
- Provides bold color and texture contrast
- Adaptable to various soil moisture
- Deer resistant quality
- Perennial plant life cycle
- Suitable for poolside and border planting
What customers say
The Tropicanna Black Canna is celebrated for its striking visual appeal and impressive quality. Gardeners consistently admire its vigorous growth and the unique, deep black foliage that creates a sophisticated contrast. The plant arrives healthy, establishes quickly, and performs reliably throughout the season. Although it represents a higher investment, its distinctive aesthetic and robust nature make it a worthwhile choice for adding bold texture and color to any garden. This plant is highly recommended for its unique beauty and dependable performance.
Know before you buy
At maturity, this plant reaches an impressive height of 7 feet with a width of about 3 feet. Its tall, architectural stems make it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest to the back of a border.
Yes, the Tropicanna Black Canna is an excellent container specimen. Because it grows quite large, ensure you use a sturdy, heavy pot to prevent it from tipping over in the wind.
Since this plant is only hardy down to USDA Zone 7, you will need to dig up the rhizomes before the first frost in colder regions. Store them in a cool, dry place indoors over the winter and replant them in the spring once the danger of frost has passed.
For the best performance and most vibrant foliage color, this plant thrives in full sun. While it can tolerate partial sun, you may see fewer blooms and less intense coloration on the leaves.
Yes, this variety is known for being deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for garden beds that are frequently visited by wildlife. However, no plant is entirely deer-proof if food sources are scarce.
The Tropicanna Black Canna is adaptable to various soil moisture levels but prefers consistent hydration. It performs best when the soil is kept moderately moist, especially during the peak heat of summer.
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