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Canna 'Panache Black' (Canna lily)
£8.79
Unit price perEstimated Delivery between January 12 and January 14.
Canna ‘Panache Black’ is all about contrast: bold orange blooms rising above dramatic, near‑black foliage. It’s a brilliant choice when you want instant impact in summer bedding, mixed borders, or as the ‘thriller’ in a large patio pot.
This tender canna forms upright clumps from a rhizome and quickly fills space once temperatures rise. The dark leaves make neighbouring plants pop—try pairing it with lime greens, hot pinks, or silvery Mediterranean herbs for a designer look, or echo the drama with deep burgundy companions.
Choose a warm, sunny site and fertile soil that holds moisture without becoming waterlogged. In containers, use rich compost and don’t let the pot dry out completely during hot spells—consistent watering helps keep growth lush and prevents stress during bud formation.
Start rhizomes under cover in spring, then plant out after the risk of frost has passed. Cover the rhizome with 5–10cm of soil, water in thoroughly, and feed regularly from early summer to keep flowers coming on fresh stems all season, even in cooler summers.
In autumn, lift and store rhizomes somewhere cool and frost‑free, or move containers inside. Next season, restart them into growth and enjoy an even fuller clump as the rhizomes bulk up and produce more shoots for a longer flowering show.
Canna 'Panache Black' (Canna lily)
Canna ‘Panache Black’ is all about contrast: bold orange blooms rising above dramatic, near‑black foliage. It’s a brilliant choice when you want instant impact in summer bedding, mixed borders, or as the ‘thriller’ in a large patio pot.
This tender canna forms upright clumps from a rhizome and quickly fills space once temperatures rise. The dark leaves make neighbouring plants pop—try pairing it with lime greens, hot pinks, or silvery Mediterranean herbs for a designer look, or echo the drama with deep burgundy companions.
Choose a warm, sunny site and fertile soil that holds moisture without becoming waterlogged. In containers, use rich compost and don’t let the pot dry out completely during hot spells—consistent watering helps keep growth lush and prevents stress during bud formation.
Start rhizomes under cover in spring, then plant out after the risk of frost has passed. Cover the rhizome with 5–10cm of soil, water in thoroughly, and feed regularly from early summer to keep flowers coming on fresh stems all season, even in cooler summers.
In autumn, lift and store rhizomes somewhere cool and frost‑free, or move containers inside. Next season, restart them into growth and enjoy an even fuller clump as the rhizomes bulk up and produce more shoots for a longer flowering show.
| Botanical name | Canna 'Panache Black' |
| Flower colour | Salmon-orange / orange flowers (dark foliage contrast) |
| Bulb size | Rhizome grade I |
| Established height | 60–90 cm |
| Established spread | 30–45 cm |
| Plant spacing | 30–45 cm |
| Leaf colour | Very dark purple to near-black |
| Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Tender |
| Years to establish | 2–5 years |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Position | Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Pots, patios, bold bedding displays, exotic borders |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Soil type | Loam, Sand |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Easy to grow |
| Pollinator-friendly | Not stated |
| Deer resistant | Not stated |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Perfect for pots
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
Careane Wallace
The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again
David P
I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!
Eleanor R
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