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Canna 'Tropicanna Gold'

Canna 'Tropicanna Gold' is a spectacular tropical perennial admired for its bold striped foliage and vibrant golden yellow flowers. The colourful leaves feature striking tones of green, bronze, and burgundy that create year round visual interest in gardens throughout New Zealand. Flowering through summer and autumn, this eye catching plant adds exotic colour, height, and texture to borders, containers, and tropical themed landscapes. Canna 'Tropicanna Gold' is fast growing, easy to maintain, and perfect for creating a lush resort style atmosphere in outdoor spaces.

Canna 'Tropicanna Gold' plants with orange flowers and variegated foliage.
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The average plant height is 40cm.
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:1.20 m
Spread:70 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Wet
Garden uses:Containers, Living areas, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku14487

How to grow Canna 'Tropicanna Gold' in NZ

Canna 'Tropicanna Gold' 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 Gold' care tips

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

Canna 'Tropicanna Gold' 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 Gold'

Canna 'Tropicanna Gold' 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 striped foliage and golden flowers create a striking display. 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 Gold' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Canna 'Tropicanna Gold' 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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