Canna 'Bob Marley' – Pot 4" (6–18")

Canna 'Bob Marley'

The brightly colored canna 'Bob Marley' instantly brings a tropical feel to flowerbeds and large pots. Its summer blooms and lush foliage make it an excellent choice for sunny gardens in Canada.

• Flowers: large flowers in warm tones (red, orange or bicolor), very decorative in flowerbeds.
• Foliage: broad green leaves, typical of tropical cannas.
• Growth habit & size: vigorous plant reaching approximately 90–140 cm in season.
• Use: sunny flowerbeds, large terrace pots, pond or swimming pool edge.
• Relative hardiness: not hardy in Canada; rhizomes must be protected from frost.
• Format received: plant grown from rhizome in a 4" pot (15–45 cm / 6–18" tall).

Care sheet – Culture in Canada

• Light: full sun to partial sun (minimum 4–5 hours of direct sunlight per day for maximum flowering).
• Watering: Water regularly; the substrate should remain fresh to slightly moist, especially in hot weather.
• Substrate: rich and well-draining potting soil, ideally amended with compost.
• Fertilizer: very heavy feeder plant; fertilize every 2–3 weeks in summer with a fertilizer for flowering plants or for bedding plants.
• Growing in pots: perfect in large pots or containers on the terrace; repot as needed to leave room for the rhizomes.
• Outdoor cultivation: possible in open ground in summer in rich and moist soil.
• Wintering: bring the pots indoors before frost or dig up the rhizomes after the first light frost; store frost-free in a cool (5–10 °C) and dry to slightly humid place.