{"product_id":"bronze-orange-canna-canna-x-generalis-bronze-orange","title":"Bronze Orange Canna - Canna x generalis 'Bronze Orange'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronze Orange Canna (\u003cem\u003eCanna x generalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bronze Orange') is a big-leaved, tropical-looking perennial that stands 70cm to 1.2m tall and only 35cm to 50cm wide. Deep bronze-green leaves set off large burnt orange flowers from mid spring until the frosts. It is raised from seed rather than from a heavy rhizome, so it arrives as a young plant you can pot up for the patio or plant straight into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that carries the plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad bronze-green leaves bring bold colour and shape even between flushes of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurnt orange flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, showy blooms in a deep orange pair beautifully with the dark leaves and open from mid spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers continue until the first frosts, so one plant covers the whole warm season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 35cm to 50cm wide it suits a patio container, yet it is tall enough to make an impact in a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy to -12C once in the ground, copes with heat and dry spells, and dies back over winter before shooting again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group three or five plants about 45cm apart so the leaves just meet. The dark foliage and orange flowers make a hot, tropical-style display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use one plant per pot 30cm wide or more, and keep it in full sun for the most flowers. The narrow spread keeps it in proportion on a deck or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical-style borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it with other bold-leaved plants for a lush look. It flowers most in full sun and still performs in part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bronze Orange Canna in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers, though part shade works. The plant is frost hardy to -12C and goes dormant over winter, so it suits tropical, subtropical and temperate gardens alike. In cold districts, spread a generous layer of mulch over the crown once the top growth has died back, to keep the roots warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in nutritious soil. Dig in compost before planting, and use a quality potting mix in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e In dry spells water weekly at the base of the plant or into the pot, not over the leaves. Feed fortnightly through the growing season, or use a slow release fertiliser each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems to keep the clump tidy, and cut the dead foliage to the ground after it dies back in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bronze Orange Canna as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Because it is raised from seed rather than from a large rhizome, expect a small leafy plant, not an instant clump. Plant it into warm soil or pot it on, and it builds leaf fast through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tubes, and they are not always available. A tube shows as sold out when the grower has none, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a lush tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 70cm and 1.2m, with a spread of 35cm to 50cm. Full sun, regular feeding and steady moisture push it toward the top of that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy to -12C and goes dormant over winter, so the leaves die back and the roots shoot again in spring. In cold gardens, mulch generously over the crown once the top growth has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, its narrow spread suits a patio pot. Water into the pot weekly in dry spells, feed fortnightly and keep it in full sun for the best flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790231437631,"sku":"CAN-GEN-BRONZE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bronze-orange-canna-canna-x-generalis-bronze-orange.jpg?v=1792197013","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bronze-orange-canna-canna-x-generalis-bronze-orange","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}