Canna Tropicanna Black – Dark Leaf Canna Lily

Canna Tropicanna Black is a striking tropical perennial prized for its dramatic, deep burgundy-black foliage. The broad, lance-shaped leaves create a bold architectural presence in any garden setting, complemented by vivid red flowers that emerge from mid-summer through to autumn. This eye-catching variety is perfect for adding a lush, exotic feel to borders, patio containers, and tropical-style planting schemes.

Supplied as a well-established plant in a 3L root ball, ready for planting out or potting on.

Key Features:

• Dramatic dark burgundy-black foliage for bold garden impact


• Vivid red flowers from mid-summer to autumn


• Ideal for borders, containers, and tropical planting schemes


• Strong, upright growth habit with lush, architectural form


• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators


• Supplied as a 3L root ball

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a warm, sheltered position in full sun for the best foliage colour and flowering


• Prefers rich, moist but well-drained soil – incorporate plenty of organic matter at planting


• Water regularly during the growing season, especially in containers


• Feed fortnightly with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser during the flowering period


• In colder regions, lift the rhizomes after the first frost and store in a cool, frost-free place over winter, or apply a deep mulch for in-ground protection

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Canna × generalis 'Tropicanna Black'


• Common Names: Canna Lily, Dark Leaf Canna, Indian Shot Plant


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial (Half-Hardy)


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 120–150 cm × 50–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Strong, Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect for: Borders, Containers, Tropical Planting Schemes, Patio Displays


• Flowering Time: Mid-Summer to Autumn (July–October)


• Flower Colour: Vivid Red


• Planting Position: Full Sun, Sheltered


• Soil Type: Rich, Moist but Well-Drained


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Herbaceous Perennial (Half-Hardy – Protect from Frost)


• Foliage: Deep Burgundy-Black, Broad Lance-Shaped Leaves

Notes: This listing is for the Tropicanna Black variety, distinguished by its exceptionally dark foliage and vibrant red blooms. In milder areas with adequate winter mulching, this variety can be left in the ground year-round. In colder or exposed locations, lifting and storing the rhizomes over winter is recommended for reliable return each spring.