{"product_id":"canna-indica-tropicanna-black","title":"Canna indica 'Tropicanna Black'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropicanna Black Canna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"63\" data-start=\"49\"\u003eCanna indica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Tropicanna Black’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eCannaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eHorticultural selection (parent species from tropical Americas; widely grown in Australia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-forming perennial (rhizomatous; semi-deciduous in SA winters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold, heat-loving canna prized for its near-black, glossy foliage and vibrant orange-red flowers through summer–autumn. In Adelaide\/South Australian gardens it thrives in full sun, rich soil and regular moisture, making dramatic feature clumps, back-of-border accents and statement containers. Frost may scorch leaves in the Hills, but plants reshoot strongly in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2–1.8 m H × 0.6–1.0 m W (clump); flower stems to 1.6–2.0 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, paddle-shaped leaves, deep burgundy to near-black; colour is richest in full sun and with good feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy orange to tangerine-red blooms mainly summer–autumn; good for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striking dark foliage from spring; hot-season flowers; may die back\/top-scorch in winter and reshoot in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar for bees and visiting pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-tolerant; enjoys consistent moisture; tolerates brief dry spells once established if mulched; light frost may burn foliage (protect in Hills frost pockets); second-line coastal OK; large leaves can tear in strong winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders: 1–2 per metre (≈ 60–100 cm centres); Mass: 1–2 plants\/m²; Containers: 40–50 cm pots or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly: \u003c\/strong\u003eNon-toxic to cats \u0026amp; dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (best foliage colour\/flowering); light part shade makes leaves greener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained loam; enrich with compost; keep evenly moist spring–autumn; avoid winter waterlogging on heavy clay (raise\/mound if needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every week in summer (twice weekly in heatwaves); minimal in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower spikes; tidy old leaves; cut back frosted stems in late winter to 10–20 cm; feed in spring and mid-summer with a balanced organic fertiliser; divide every 3–4 years to refresh clumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years with basic care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA—excellent on Adelaide Plains and sheltered coastal sites; protect in Adelaide Hills frost pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral (tolerates slightly acidic–slightly alkaline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature clumps for dramatic black foliage contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack-of-border with salvias, grasses or grey-leaf natives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoolside\/pots for a tropical look that loves Adelaide heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour anchor for summer displays with oranges, reds and purples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-impact black foliage plus fiery summer flowers that revel in Adelaide’s sunshine—fast, dramatic and surprisingly easy with regular water and mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"170mm Pot","offer_id":48215177855228,"sku":"CANN-INDI-TROP-BLAC-170MM","price":27.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/canna-indica-tropicanna-black-170mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1760078347","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/canna-indica-tropicanna-black","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}