{"product_id":"bronze-scarlet-canna-canna-x-generalis-bronze-scarlet","title":"Bronze Scarlet Canna - Canna x generalis 'Bronze Scarlet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronze Scarlet Canna (\u003cem\u003eCanna x generalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bronze Scarlet') is the dramatic canna: dark bronze-black leaves topped with large, warm red flowers. It stands 70cm to 1.2m tall and only 35cm to 50cm wide, so it gives a bed or a patio pot a strong focal point without needing much room. It is raised from seed rather than from a heavy rhizome, which is why it can be sent as a young tubestock plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that carry the show.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad bronze-black foliage brings bold colour and shape even between flushes of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm red flowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms open from mid spring and keep coming until the frosts, so one plant covers the whole warm season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a canna.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 35cm to 50cm wide it fits a pot or a narrow bed, yet 1.2m of height still makes an impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with hot weather and dry spells once settled, and flowers best in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy at the roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are rated hardy to -12C, so the plant dies back over winter and shoots again in spring.\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 is a strong backdrop for pale flowers and silver-leaved plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio and balcony pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant suits a pot 30cm or wider. Keep it in the sunniest position and water into the pot, not over the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical style borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The big leaves give a lush, jungle look beside an outdoor room or entry, even in southern gardens where it rests over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bronze Scarlet 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 is tolerated. It suits tropical, subtropical and temperate gardens. The top growth dies back in winter, and the roots are rated frost hardy to -12C.\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, and cut the dead foliage to the ground once winter has taken it. In cold districts, mulch generously over the crown to keep the roots warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bronze Scarlet Canna as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Because it is grown from seed and not from a large rhizome, expect a small leafy plant rather than an instant clump. Plant it into warm soil or pot it on, and flowers follow once it has some size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button 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\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical style plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frost-tolerant-plants-in-australia\"\u003eFrost tolerant plants in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the leaves stay dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is naturally dark bronze-black. Full sun gives the best flowering, and part shade is tolerated with fewer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Bronze Scarlet Canna die back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The leaves die back over winter and the plant rests below ground. Cut the dead growth away, mulch the crown in cold districts, and new shoots appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, its narrow spread suits a pot of 30cm or more. Water weekly in dry spells, feed fortnightly while it grows, and give it plenty of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790231863615,"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-scarlet-canna-canna-x-generalis-bronze-scarlet.jpg?v=1792197022","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bronze-scarlet-canna-canna-x-generalis-bronze-scarlet","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}