Tropicanna® Black Canna Lily Bulb | Canna Hybrid – Dark Foliage & Orange-Red Flowers

Create bold tropical drama in your garden with Tropicanna® Black Canna Lily, a striking Canna hybrid variety known for its deep dark purple-black foliage and vivid orange-red flowers. With its dramatic leaf colour and bright seasonal blooms, this variety makes a powerful feature plant in garden beds, tropical landscapes, large pots and water garden-style plantings.

Pre-Order Note

NOTE: This is a pre-order.

Stock is expected to be ready around [insert expected month], subject to seasonal conditions and supplier availability.

This plant is supplied as a bare-rooted plant and may be dormant or not actively growing at the time of dispatch.

Images shown are example pictures only. Plant size, foliage colour, flower colour and growth stage may vary depending on season, climate, maturity and growing conditions. Images may show mature specimens, while supplied plants may be dormant, bare-rooted or juvenile and will develop with time.

If there are any supply issues, we will contact you regarding substitution options.

Any items you do not wish to have substituted will be refunded.

Canna Lily Tropicanna® Black is a medium-height variety that brings instant contrast to the garden. Its dark foliage provides a rich backdrop for surrounding plants, while the warm orange-red flowers add colour and movement through the warmer months.

Canna Lilies are easy to grow, fast to establish and ideal for creating a lush, exotic look. They are excellent planted on their own as a feature, grouped together for a bold mass planting, or mixed with other tropical-style plants for a layered garden display.

Supplied as a bare-rooted plant, Tropicanna® Black is suitable for gardeners wanting strong foliage impact, reliable summer colour and a low-maintenance plant with excellent visual presence.

Important Variety Note

Tropicanna® Black is a PBR-protected variety.

PBR stands for Plant Breeder’s Rights, meaning this variety is protected and must not be propagated for resale or commercial use without permission from the rights holder.

Images shown are example pictures only. Plant size, foliage colour, flower colour and growth stage may vary depending on season, climate, maturity and growing conditions. Images may show mature specimens, while supplied plants may be dormant, bare-rooted or juvenile and will develop with time.

Features

• Striking Tropicanna® Black Canna Lily
• Botanical group: Canna hybrid cultivars
• PBR-protected variety
• Deep dark purple-black foliage
• Bright orange-red flowers
• Medium-height growth habit
• Creates strong tropical-style impact
• Excellent feature plant for garden beds and landscapes
• Ideal for mass planting
• Suitable for large pots and containers
• Works well in water garden-style plantings
• Drought tolerant once established
• Evergreen in warm climates
• Flowers from spring to autumn in warm climates
• Flowers from summer to autumn in cooler climates
• Supplied as a bare-rooted plant
• Pack of 1

Planting & Care

Plant Tropicanna® Black Canna Lily in a position with full sun for best foliage colour, strong growth and flowering. Cannas can tolerate warm conditions well and are ideal for creating a lush, tropical look in Australian gardens.

Choose fertile, free-draining soil that holds some moisture without becoming waterlogged. Cannas enjoy regular moisture during active growth, especially through the warmer months, but good drainage is still important.

If planting in the garden, improve the soil with compost or organic matter before planting. For pots, use a quality premium potting mix and choose a large container with drainage holes.

Water regularly during active growth, especially in hot or dry weather. While Cannas are drought tolerant once established, they perform best with consistent moisture through spring, summer and autumn.

Feed during the warmer months with a balanced fertiliser to encourage strong foliage growth and flowering. Regular feeding helps support the large leaves and bright flower production.

Remove spent flowers to keep plants looking tidy and to encourage continued display. Old or damaged foliage can also be trimmed away as needed.

In warm climates, Cannas may remain evergreen or semi-evergreen. In cooler climates, foliage may die back over winter before reshooting when conditions warm again. Mulch around the base of the plant to help protect the root zone and retain soil moisture.

Flowering Time

Warm climates: Spring to autumn
Cool climates: Summer to autumn

Flowering time may vary depending on climate, planting time and growing conditions.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Canna hybrid cultivars
Common Name: Canna Lily
Variety: Tropicanna® Black
PBR Status: PBR-protected variety
Product Type: Bare-rooted plant
Supplied As: Bare-rooted plant
Pack Size: Pack of 1
Foliage Colour: Deep dark purple-black
Flower Colour: Orange-red
Growth Habit: Medium-height tropical perennial
Aspect: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil
Watering: Moderate during active growth
Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant once established
Flowering Time: Spring to autumn in warm climates; summer to autumn in cool climates
Climate: Evergreen in warm climates; may die back in cooler areas
End Use: Garden beds, tropical gardens, landscapes, large pots, mass planting, water garden-style plantings

Caution

Harmful if eaten. Keep plant material away from children and pets. Do not ingest.

FAQ

What is Tropicanna® Black Canna Lily?

Tropicanna® Black is a dramatic Canna hybrid variety known for its dark purple-black foliage and bright orange-red flowers.

Is Tropicanna® Black a true lily?

No. Canna Lilies are commonly called lilies, but they are not true Lilium lilies.

What colour are the leaves?

Tropicanna® Black has deep dark purple to almost black foliage, creating strong contrast in the garden.

What colour are the flowers?

The flowers are orange-red, adding bright colour against the dark foliage.

How is Tropicanna® Black supplied?

It is supplied as a bare-rooted plant in a pack of 1.

Is this a PBR-protected plant?

Yes. Tropicanna® Black is a PBR-protected variety. It must not be propagated for resale or commercial use without permission from the rights holder.

Where should I plant Tropicanna® Black?

Plant in a full sun position for best foliage colour, strong growth and flowering.

Can Tropicanna® Black grow in pots?

Yes. It can be grown in large pots or containers using a quality potting mix with good drainage.

Can it be used in water gardens?

Yes. Canna Lilies are well suited to water garden-style plantings and moist garden areas, provided they are grown in suitable conditions.

Is Tropicanna® Black drought tolerant?

Yes. It is drought tolerant once established, although it performs best with regular moisture during active growth.

When does Tropicanna® Black flower?

In warm climates, it can flower from spring to autumn. In cooler climates, flowering is usually from summer to autumn.

Is Tropicanna® Black evergreen?

It can remain evergreen in warm climates. In cooler climates, it may die back during winter and reshoot when conditions warm again.

Does it need much maintenance?

No. Canna Lilies are generally easy to grow. Water and feed during the warmer months, remove spent flowers and trim away old foliage as needed.

Is Tropicanna® Black safe to eat?

No. This plant is harmful if eaten and should not be ingested.