Canna 'Pretoria'
Canna 'Pretoria'
Whether you’re looking to embrace the tropical trend, or fancy a fresh look for your summer display, the striking green and yellow variegated leaves of Canna 'Pretoria' will certainly bring the jungle vibes to your garden! This exotic stunner reaches a statuesque 160cm, so is guaranteed to give the wow factor wherever you choose to grow it. Whether you bring it to the foreground in an exotic planting scheme, or use it to create a lush backdrop to a mixed border, those zingy citrus-toned leaves will go with just about anything - giving you an endless number of possible planting combinations.
But it’s not just about the foliage – just when you think you’ve seen its best, in late summer Canna 'Pretoria' ups the ante even more with towering flower spikes of flaming orange. Be sure to plant it out in a sunny spot – these tropical plants love the warmth and the summer sunshine will really make those colours glow!
Gracy tells: Look at the leaves!
"Canna leaves are bold and famous for their tropical look. Most Canna Lily cultivars have rich emerald-green leaves, but some (like Canna 'Pretoria') have distinctive variegated leaves!"