Cannova Mango Canna Lily
Best tropical accent for gardeners seeking vibrant, heat-loving summer color.
The Cannova® Mango Canna Lily offers a vibrant display of salmon-colored blooms set against lush, green tropical foliage. This plant thrives in hot, humid conditions, making it perfect for mass plantings, garden beds, or as a striking container specimen on a patio. Mature plants reach about 48 inches tall and 20 inches wide, providing excellent vertical interest throughout the summer until the first frost arrives. It prefers full sun exposure for optimal performance.
$16.99
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4.6
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Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Brand
Monrovia Growers
/ Monrovia Growers
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting summer color
- Landscapers creating high-impact tropical focal points
- Patio owners needing versatile, vertical container plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in cold climates avoiding seasonal labor
- Busy homeowners unable to provide consistent daily care
- Minimalists wanting low-maintenance, pest-free foliage
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in sweltering conditions where other perennials often wilt.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, vibrant color from early summer until the first frost.
Growth Velocity
Establishes quickly to provide immediate vertical impact in garden beds.
Wildlife Appeal
Actively draws birds to the garden with its nectar-rich blooms.
Container Versatility
Ideal for patio pots, though requires consistent watering in smaller vessels.
Maintenance Ease
Simple to manage, requiring only basic care for peak performance.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Mature Height
48 inches
Mature Width
20 inches
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Throughout summer, until first frost
Foliage Color
Green
Growth Rate
Fast
Family Name
Canna
Features
- Thrives in hot and humid climates
- Attracts birds
- Provides continuous color throughout the summer season
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the vibrant, true to color mango blooms, noting the plant's exceptional aesthetic appeal. Reviewers frequently highlight the superior quality and vigor of the plants upon arrival, often citing Monrovia's reliable packaging and healthy root systems. The ease of growth, even for novice gardeners, makes this Canna Lily a highly valued addition to summer landscapes, delivering reliable, long lasting color.
Know before you buy
Since these plants reach a mature width of 20 inches, you should space them about 18 to 24 inches apart if you are planting them in a row or mass grouping.
Yes, the Cannova Mango is an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate the plant's 48-inch height to prevent it from tipping over in the wind.
Yes, for the most vibrant blooms and strongest growth, this plant requires full sun exposure, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
You will enjoy continuous color throughout the summer season. The plant will keep producing flowers until the first frost of the year.
Canna lilies are tropical plants and are typically only winter-hardy in warmer climates. In colder regions, you will need to dig up the rhizomes in the fall and store them indoors over the winter.
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