canna variegated without flowers in 5inch nursery pot

Indirect sunlight, water twice a week

Canna Variegated – Description

• Botanical Name: Canna indica (Variegated varieties)

• Common Name: Variegated Canna Lily

• Family: Cannaceae

• Type: Tropical perennial, ornamental flowering plant.

Features:

• Striking for its large, paddle-shaped leaves with variegated stripes in shades of green, cream, yellow, and sometimes pink or burgundy.

• The bold foliage alone gives a dramatic, tropical look—even when not in bloom.

• Produces vivid flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, or salmon that rise above the foliage on tall stalks.

• Flowers are irregularly shaped, iris-like, and attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Growth Habit:

• Grows from rhizomes, spreading gradually to form lush clumps.

• Mature height: 3–6 feet depending on variety and growing conditions.

• Creates a striking focal point in gardens, borders, or containers.

• Ideal for tropical-themed gardens and also used near ponds or water features.

Care Requirements:

• Light: Prefers full sun for best flowering and vibrant foliage; tolerates partial shade.

• Water: Loves moisture—keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

• Soil: Rich, loamy soil enriched with organic matter.

• Fertilizer: Feed regularly during the growing season to encourage lush foliage and blooms.

• Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to promote continuous blooming; cut back old foliage after the season.

Special Note:

• The variegated leaves make this variety especially decorative, even without flowers.

• A showstopper plant that combines bold tropical foliage with bright, exotic blooms.