Canna Lily Dwarf Tropical Yellow - Trenton Cottage
Canna Lily Dwarf Tropical Yellow - Trenton Cottage
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Canna Lily Dwarf Tropical Yellow

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The Canna Lily ‘Dwarf Tropical Yellow’ (Canna x hybrid) is a compact, versatile perennial that brings bold colour and tropical appeal. Its lush green foliage contrasts beautifully with vibrant yellow, ruffled petals, creating a striking display in garden beds, borders, pots, or around ponds. Suitable for all climates, this dwarf variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and produces months of brilliant flowers, especially in warmer regions. Hardy and long-lived, it returns year after year, forming strong clumps that deliver lasting beauty. Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller spaces while still delivering a dramatic impact, and its low-maintenance nature ensures reliable results with minimal effort.

 

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Canna Lily ‘Dwarf Tropical Yellow’ (Canna x hybrid, family Cannaceae)
The Canna Lily ‘Dwarf Tropical Yellow’ is a compact perennial that grows from rhizomes, reaching 50–80 cm tall. Its vibrant yellow blooms shine brightly against lush green foliage, delivering a tropical touch to gardens of any size. With a long flowering season, especially in warmer regions, this dwarf variety is low-maintenance, sturdy against wind due to its shorter stems, and well-suited to both small and large-scale plantings.

Where to Plant
Canna Lilies are versatile and can be planted in garden beds, borders, along ponds or pools, and in large containers. Their compact height makes them ideal for edging, low hedges, or adding structure and colour to mixed beds. While not tall enough for screens or backdrops, they create striking displays when grouped.

Climate Suitability
Canna Lilies are suitable for all climates. In cooler areas, they flower from summer to autumn, while in warmer climates they bloom from spring into autumn and may retain evergreen foliage. These adaptable plants perform best in sheltered, sunny positions with consistent moisture and benefit from protection from strong winds.

When to Plant
Plant them in spring once the risk of frost has passed. In frost-free or warmer regions, planting can also be done in late autumn or winter, as the rhizomes will settle and develop roots during the mild season, ready for strong growth in spring.

Soil
Canna Lilies can be grown in a range of soils and can even tolerate damp conditions, but they perform best in rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Incorporating compost or well-rotted manure will improve fertility and structure, helping sandy soils retain moisture and heavier soils drain more freely. Adding organic matter at planting time sets the rhizomes up for strong growth and abundant flowering.

Location/Position
Choose a full sun to partial shade position. Canna Lilies thrive in full sun, which encourages the best flowering and foliage growth. However, in regions with extreme heat, they benefit from partial shade during the hottest part of the day to prevent leaf scorch. Plant in a sheltered spot that offers protection from wind.

How to Plant
Plant rhizomes 5–10 cm deep with the eyes facing upward, ensuring they sit just below the soil surface. Space plants 50–70 cm apart to allow room for large clumps to expand. Water well after planting to settle the soil, apply a controlled-release fertiliser to support early growth, and mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Pots and Containers
Canna Lilies thrive in large pots with good drainage. Use a high-quality potting mix enriched with compost. Position in full sun to partial shade, water consistently, and fertilise during the growing season for continuous flowers. In cooler climates, move pots into frost-free areas over winter and reduce watering to prevent rot.

Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Increase watering in dry spells and hot weather. In winter, reduce watering significantly and only water lightly if the soil becomes dry, especially where plants are dormant. Avoid allowing the soil to remain dry for extended periods. Always water at the base to keep foliage healthy and prevent fungal issues.

Fertilising
Apply a controlled-release fertiliser in spring, then top up with liquid or granular fertiliser throughout the season to support foliage growth and prolonged flowering. Plants in pots will benefit from more frequent feeding.

Mulching
Apply mulch around the base of plants in spring to regulate soil temperature, conserve moisture, and suppress weeds. Refresh mulch in autumn to help protect rhizomes from frost in cooler regions.

Maintenance
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms and keep plants tidy. In warmer climates, once flowering has finished at the end of the season, cut away spent stems but retain healthy foliage, removing only leaves that are damaged or unsightly. In cooler or frost-prone regions, once frost arrives and the foliage dies back, cut plants to ground level in late autumn or after the first frost. In frost-prone areas, either cover with frost cloth or lift rhizomes for winter storage.

Division
Divide clumps every few years in winter to maintain vigour. Each division should have at least one healthy shoot. In frost-prone climates, lift clumps but wait until spring to divide, as intact clumps provide better insulation. Store rhizomes wrapped in newspaper, paper bags, or in boxes with peat moss or vermiculite in a cool, dry, frost-free area, checking regularly for signs of mould.

Pests and Diseases
• Slugs and snails – common on young shoots; deter with barriers, traps, or baits
• Rust or bacterial blight – improve airflow, water at the soil level, and remove affected foliage
• General – monitor regularly and treat promptly to maintain plant health

Caution: Harmful if eaten.

Supplied as a bare-rooted plant.

Important Reminder: While we strive for realistic representations of our products, factors such as climatic conditions, natural variation, or manufacturing changes may affect the exact appearance of each variety. Generally, the images used depict mature specimens, while the supplied stock is dormant or juvenile and will develop over time. These images are intended as a guide only.

Additional information

Price Code

C – Orange Pack
Botanical Name

Canna x hybrid
Quanity in Pack

1 Plant
Flowering Time

Autumn, Summer
Planting Time

Plant from June onwards
Growing Height

50-80 cm
Planting Depth

5-10 cm
How to Plant

Plant in full sun to partial shade, spacing rhizomes 50–70 cm apart. Position the new eyes facing upward, just below the soil surface. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil, and apply a controlled-release fertiliser to support early growth. Finish with a layer of mulch to conserve moisture, regulate temperature, and suppress weeds. In warmer climates, planting can be done upon arrival from as early as autumn through winter until early spring, while in cooler climates, where Canna Lilies cannot withstand extreme cold, it is best to wait until after the last frost in spring.
Soil

Canna Lilies can be grown in a range of soils and can even tolerate damp conditions, but they perform best in rich, well-drained soil that stays consistently moist with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Incorporating compost or well-rotted manure will improve fertility and structure, helping sandy soils retain moisture and heavier soils drain more freely. Adding organic matter at planting time sets the rhizomes up for strong growth and abundant flowering.
Fertilise

Apply a controlled-release fertiliser in early spring, then top dress with a liquid or granular fertiliser during the growing season to promote new growth and abundant flowering.
Cannas grown in pots require closer attention, as nutrients in potting mix are depleted more quickly, so they benefit from regular feeding throughout the season to maintain vigour and continuous blooms.
Watering

For optimal growth, Canna Lilies require consistent watering during the summer months to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. In warmer climates, adjust watering to suit heat and dryness, ensuring the soil never dries out completely. In cooler regions, reduce watering during dormancy, as the rhizomes need far less moisture when not actively growing.
Once the plants mature, they become more drought tolerant, making them easier to manage through dry periods.
Pruning

Regularly remove spent flowers during the growing season to encourage continuous blooming and keep plants tidy. After flowering, cut the spent flower stems back to ground level. In warmer climates, healthy foliage can be left in place as it often remains evergreen, while in cooler climates the foliage will naturally die back after frost. Cut plants to ground level once this occurs. In frost-prone regions with high winter rainfall, lift the rhizomes and store them in a dry, frost-free place to prevent rot. Where winters are cold but not excessively wet, rhizomes can remain in the ground under a thick layer of mulch for insulation. Mulching twice a year also helps conserve soil moisture and provide nutrients. Canna Lilies can remain undisturbed for many years before needing to be divided and replanted.
Division

Canna Lilies can remain undisturbed for many years, but clumps may eventually become crowded or flower less vigorously. To maintain strong growth and extend their lifespan, divide clumps every three to four years or when they show signs of decline such as overcrowding, reduced flowering, smaller blooms, or thin, congested stems. The best time to divide is winter, when plants are dormant.

Carefully lift the clump with a garden fork, shake off excess soil, and gently pull apart rhizomes at their natural joins where possible. For tougher, congested clumps, use a clean, sharp knife or secateurs to cut them apart cleanly. Each division should contain at least one healthy shoot (eye) and a firm section of rhizome. Discard any soft, rotten, or diseased pieces.

In warmer climates, replant divisions immediately into prepared soil or large pots. In cooler, frost-prone regions, store divisions until spring: wrap them individually in newspaper or place in boxes with peat moss, vermiculite, or dry sawdust. Keep them in a dry, frost-free, well-ventilated space such as a shed, garage, or sheltered verandah. Check periodically and remove any that show signs of mould or rot.

Division rejuvenates older clumps and provides extra rhizomes for new plantings or sharing with other gardeners.
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