Illuminate your garden with the radiant energy of Canna 'Pretoria'. Widely considered one of the most beautiful variegated plants in... Read more
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Illuminate your garden with the radiant energy of Canna 'Pretoria'. Widely considered one of the most beautiful variegated plants in existence, this variety is a masterclass in texture and light. Often referred to as the 'Bengal Tiger' Canna, it brings a bright, sun-drenched tropical feel to any landscape, whether planted in a vast garden bed or a standout patio container.
Illuminated Foliage: The true star is the large, glossy foliage. Each leaf features a vibrant light-green base, meticulously striped with bold bands of white, cream, and brilliant yellow. The variegation is so crisp it almost looks hand-painted.
Sun-Kissed Blooms: From mid-summer through early autumn, 'Pretoria' produces striking, bright orange flowers. The fiery orange petals create a high-contrast masterpiece against the lemon-and-lime striped leaves.
Towering Stature: Among the taller cultivars, 'Pretoria' is a vigorous grower. In ideal conditions, it can exceed 6 feet (180cm) in height, making it a magnificent natural screen or a majestic background plant.
| Feature | Details |
| Common Name | Canna Pretoria, Bengal Tiger Canna |
| Botanical Name | Canna indica 'Pretoria' |
| Bulb Size | Premium 1-2 Eyed Rhizomes |
| Flower Color | Glowing Bright Orange |
| Foliage | Variegated (Green, Yellow, Cream, and White) |
| Max Height | Up to 6 feet (180cm+) |
| Available Months | March ā May |
"Pretoria is all about brightness. While other plants can look dark in the shade, the yellow-striped leaves of this Canna actually seem to capture and reflect light, brightening up even the dullest corners of the garden."
Texture Specialist: The broad, fleshy leaves offer a bold textural contrast to fine-leafed grasses or delicate ferns.Ā
Vigorous Growth: This variety is known for its strength. It establishes quickly from a rhizome and fills out its space with lush, dense growth in a single season.
Versatile Landscaping: Use it as a focal point in an 8-inch pot or mass-plant it along a fence line for a dramatic, 6-foot-tall tropical hedge.
Sunlight: Performs best in full sunlight. While it can tolerate partial shade, maximum sun exposure ensures the yellow variegation remains vivid and the plant reaches its full height.
Watering Strategy: Because of its massive, broad leaves, 'Pretoria' has a high "thirst." Water freely during dry spells and ensure the soil remains consistently moist throughout the heat of summer.
Soil Media: Thrives in ordinary garden soil. For best results, mulch thoroughly with sand and well-decayed cow manure to provide the rich nutrients these "heavy feeders" crave.
Pot Culture: A single 1-2 eyed rhizome fits perfectly in an 8-inch pot to start. Ensure the pot has good drainage holes, as they dislike stagnant, water-logged soil.
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Our plants and mosses are hand selected at local growers with the utmost care and love. Here, they are grown in the most sustainable way possible. This way, the plants in your glass bottle are guaranteed to thrive together and you will enjoy your personal ecosystem with plants for many years to come.Ā
We learn by doing. By creating your own terrarium with plants in a bottle yourself or with your children you learn about the various facets of the earth and thus the basis of our living existence in a creative way. Stone, potting soil, roots, plants, water and recycling all come together in this creative eye-catcher for your home.
ā¢ We work with MPS-certified plants and recycled glassware.
ā¢ Dimensions and colours of live plants may vary.
ā¢ It is also possible that, due to the season, a pictured plant is not in stock.
ā¢ In that case you will receive a beautiful alternative.
ā¢ It is recommended to open your ecosystem once a month for a few hours.
Avoid "wet feet" at all costs! To prevent your bulbs or rhizomes from rotting before they wake up, mix a handful of coarse sand or perlite into the bottom of your planting hole. This creates a "drainage pillow" that keeps water from pooling around the base during heavy rains.
