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Canna 'Tropicanna Black'

Canna 'Tropicanna Black' is a spectacular tropical perennial admired for its dramatic deep purple black foliage and vibrant scarlet red flowers. This bold plant creates a striking contrast in gardens throughout New Zealand while adding height, texture, and exotic colour through summer and autumn. Its lush upright growth habit makes it ideal for tropical gardens, mixed borders, containers, and feature plantings. Canna 'Tropicanna Black' is fast growing, easy to maintain, and perfect for creating a bold contemporary landscape statement.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:1.20 m
Spread:70 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:Wet
Garden uses:Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku14486

How to grow Canna 'Tropicanna Black' in NZ

Canna 'Tropicanna Black' grows best in full sun with moist, fertile, well drained soil rich in organic matter. Choose a warm sheltered position protected from strong winds to encourage healthy foliage development and prolific flowering. Adding compost to the soil at planting time improves moisture retention and supports vigorous root growth. Water regularly during warm weather, particularly while plants establish and during extended dry periods. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain warm soil conditions.

Canna 'Tropicanna Black' care tips

Canna 'Tropicanna Black' is relatively low maintenance and rewards gardeners with lush tropical growth and vibrant flowers through the warmer months. Water consistently during dry weather to maintain healthy foliage and strong flowering performance. Feed with a balanced fertiliser during spring and summer to encourage vigorous growth and rich foliage colour. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming and keep plants tidy. In colder regions, cut foliage back after frost and protect rhizomes with mulch through winter.

Canna 'Tropicanna Black' size, spacing, and growth rate

Canna 'Tropicanna Black' typically grows to around 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 metre wide with a bold upright clumping habit. It has a fast growth rate during warm weather and quickly creates a lush tropical effect in the garden. For mass planting or border displays, space plants approximately 80 cm to 1 metre apart to allow healthy airflow and natural spreading. Regular watering and feeding will help maintain vigorous growth and outstanding foliage colour throughout the growing season.

Landscaping uses for Canna 'Tropicanna Black'

Canna 'Tropicanna Black' is perfect for adding dramatic tropical colour, texture, and height to garden spaces. It works beautifully in tropical themed gardens, mixed borders, and feature plantings where the dark foliage creates a striking contrast against surrounding plants. This colourful perennial also performs exceptionally well in large containers and around outdoor entertaining areas. Its bold foliage pairs attractively with palms, cordylines, ornamental grasses, and brightly coloured flowering plants in layered landscape designs.

Why buy Canna 'Tropicanna Black' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Canna 'Tropicanna Black' plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. Our experienced team carefully grows and selects plants to ensure excellent foliage colour, flowering performance, and reliable establishment. We provide expert growing advice, fast nationwide delivery, and a wide selection of premium plants suited to local conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company is committed to helping customers create beautiful outdoor spaces with outstanding plants and dependable customer service.

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