Canna 'African Sunset'

Canna 'African Sunset' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with bronze, gold, green, pink, red and variegated foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Canna 'African Sunset'

Plant type: perennial aquatic

Plant family: cannaceae

Foliage: deciduous bronze, gold, green, pink, red and variegated

Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall

Flowers: orange blooms in summer

Uses: big leaves, bog garden, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna 'African Sunset'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b

Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun

Watering frequency: standing water - regular

Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt

Soil needs: rich and well-drained