Canna 'Golden Lucifer' (Canna lily)

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Canna flowers are made up mostly of colourful “staminodes” (modified stamens), not petals. That’s why the blooms look so bold and sculptural, even close up. on warm summer days.

Canna 'Golden Lucifer' brings a bold, tropical feel to summer planting, with vibrant yellow blooms speckled with orange-red flowers held above lush, paddle-like foliage. It’s perfect for patio pots and sunny borders where you want instant impact from midsummer into autumn. Their broad leaves also add a strong, architectural texture even before the first flowers open.

Fast-growing and dramatic, cannas create height and structure in mixed planting, often reaching around 1–1.5m. They look brilliant with dahlias, salvias and ornamental grasses, and the strong stems help fill gaps in new borders.

For the best display, start rhizomes into pots in spring and grow on somewhere warm and bright. Plant outside once the risk of frost has passed, in a sheltered spot in full sun or light shade, and firm the soil well. Space plants so each clump can expand.

Cannas love rich, moisture-retentive soil and regular watering. Keep compost evenly moist in containers and feed every few weeks through summer to support flower production. Mulching the ground helps conserve moisture and keeps roots cool in hot spells.

When autumn frosts blacken the foliage, cut stems back and lift the rhizomes to store frost-free over winter in barely moist compost. Replant next spring after the last frosts and you’ll be back to tropical colour, lush leaves and fresh blooms.

Botanical name Canna 'Golden Lucifer'
Flower colour Yellow, speckled orange-red
Tuber size Grade I (Top Size)
Established height 120 cm
Established spread 75 cm
Plant spacing 2–3 per m²
Leaf colour Green
Habit Upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Tender (H3)
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full sun
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Pots, Borders, Exotic gardens
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Loam, Sand
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly No
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Pick a warm, sheltered position in full sun for the best colour. Plant into rich, moisture-retentive soil that drains well, or grow in a large container you can move for winter protection.

How to Plant:

Start rhizomes in pots in spring, somewhere warm and bright. Plant outside after the last frosts, setting rhizomes about 10cm deep and spacing to allow the clump to expand.

Aftercare:

Water freely and feed every few weeks through summer. Remove spent blooms as they fade. After the first autumn frost, cut back foliage and lift rhizomes to store frost-free in barely moist compost until spring.

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