Description

🔥 Canna coccinea ‘Bonfire’ is a striking tropical plant known for its fiery red blooms and lush foliage. Here’s what makes it special:

🌺 Key Features

• Flowers: Vibrant orange-red with frilly, reflexed petals and a splash of yellow in the throat
• Height: Grows up to 1.5 meters tall
• Foliage: Dark green leaves with purplish-red margins; stems are maroon with a silvery bloom
• Blooming Season: Mid-summer to autumn

🌿 Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates dappled shade
• Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Watering: Needs plenty of water during flowering season
• Feeding: Responds well to high nitrogen feed in spring

❄️ Winter Care

• Hardy down to -2°C; best to lift and store rhizomes in colder climates
• Mulching with well-rotted manure helps retain moisture and nutrients