Canna x generalis 'Pretoria'
PRETORIA CANNA
Cannaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Other Botanical Names: Canna 'Bengal Tiger', C. 'Striata', C. 'Tropicanna Gold'

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Canna x generalis 'Pretoria'
PRETORIA CANNA
Cannaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, first line salt wind, light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to late autumn

Leaves: mid green; striped yellow


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, pot, large planter, mass planting, accents, border, fire retardant, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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