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Canna Pretoria Bengal Tiger

Canna Pretoria originates from India and should prove fairly hardy if well mulched tolerating temperatures down to around -8c for short spells.

In the UK cannas used to be regarded as bedding plants succumbing to hard winter frosts but recent mild winters in the UK have meant that they bounce back the following spring if well mulched. This is particularly the case in Central London and the warmer parts of the country. Regardless they will be cut to the ground during winter but will quickly grow back in mid spring achieving heights of up to two metres followed by their stunning orange blooms - very exotic. If you think your garden is too cold the tubers can be dug up in late autumn, dried out and replanted the following spring. The striped banana type foliage is amongst the most exotic we can grow here in the UK.

All cannas should be grown in full sun and kept well fed and watered when in active growth.

They also make perfect plants for large tubs providing they are well watered in active growth and of course given abundant food - I recommend slow release fertiliser for pot culture. By planting a group of three you can have a stunning display. Keep dry in the winter and start watering when new growth is pushing up in early spring.

For an exotic splash of colour and fabulous foliage Canna Pretoria is unbeatable. (Please note that plants received in winter will be void of any foliage - fear not because in spring they will soon emerge.)

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