Canna Lily - Orange Chocolate

Canna Lily ‘Orange Chocolate’ is a stunning tropical-style perennial that combines brilliant orange flowers with striking dark chocolate-colored foliage. The vibrant blooms stand out beautifully against the rich, bronze-purple leaves, creating bold contrast and an exotic, dramatic effect in garden beds, borders, and large containers. This sun-loving variety blooms from mid-summer until frost, offering long-lasting color and architectural structure to any outdoor space. A favorite among pollinators, it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while requiring minimal maintenance.

Key Features:

• Vivid orange blooms with dark chocolate-bronze foliage.
• Grows 3–4 feet tall—ideal for vertical garden accents.
• Blooms from mid-summer to first frost.
• Striking contrast makes it perfect for tropical-themed plantings.
• Excellent in beds, borders, and large patio containers.
• Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance.
• Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.

Plant Care Instructions:

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun (6+ hours per day) for vibrant blooms and foliage color.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially in hot or dry periods. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Soil: Thrives in rich, well-draining soil; amend with compost for best performance.
• Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Hardy in Zones 8–11; in colder zones, grow as an annual or dig and store rhizomes over winter. – Performs best in temperatures between 18–32°C (65–90°F).
• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning & Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Cut plants back to the ground after frost or before winter storage.
• Special Notes: Combine with cannas of other colors, ornamental grasses, or coleus for striking mixed displays. Dig up and store rhizomes in a dry, frost-free location in cold climates.