Canna Cannova Red Golden Flame

Canna ‘Cannova Red Golden Flame’ is a tropical perennial ornamental plant prized for its spectacular bi-coloured foliage and vibrant flowers. With red and gold striped leaves and strong upright growth, this striking cultivar brings bold colour, texture, and architectural interest to gardens, borders, and containers.

🌿 Plant Description

• Common Name: Canna ‘Cannova Red Golden Flame’
• Botanical Name: Canna ‘Cannova Red Golden Flame’
• Plant Type: Tropical/ornamental perennial
• Foliage: Large, paddle-shaped leaves with red, burgundy, gold and green variegation
• Flowers: Bright red blooms on tall stalks (seasonal depending on climate)
• Height: ~60–120 cm (varies with climate & care)
• Spread: ~45–90 cm
• Habit: Upright, clumping

🌞 Care Guide (Easy & Practical)

☀️ Light

• Full sun to part shade — best colour and flowering in bright sun.

💧 Water

• Moderate to high moisture during growing season.
• Keep soil evenly moist, never bone-dry. Reduce watering in winter (dormancy).

🌱 Soil

• Fertile, well-drained soil
• Enrich with compost or organic matter before planting.
• Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

🌡️ Temperature

• Warm climates thrive; frost can damage foliage and rhizomes.
• In cooler regions, lift rhizomes & overwinter indoors or mulch deeply.

🌿 Feeding

• Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring.
• Supplement with liquid feed every 4–6 weeks in active growth.

✂️ Maintenance

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
• Remove damaged leaves to tidy appearance.
• Divide clumps every 2–3 years to renew vigour.

🌼 Landscape Uses & Design Ideas

Canna ‘Cannova Red Golden Flame’ is versatile, eye-catching, and easy to use in landscapes:

🔹 Garden Beds & Borders

• Use as a dramatic focal point in mixed shrub and perennial beds.
• Plant in odd-numbered groups for natural impact.

🔹 Tropical & Exotic Gardens

• Pairs beautifully with Elephant Ears (Alocasia), Ginger, Heliconia, and Cordyline.

🔹 Containers & Patios

• Bold foliage stands out in large pots, patios, and entryways.

🔹 Poolside & Water Gardens

• Adds lush texture; not a true water plant but likes moisture.

🔹 Screening & Backdrops

• Tall, rich foliage creates colourful screening behind lower plantings.

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