Canna 'Bengal Tiger'
This tropical marginal plant boasts striped green and yellow leaves with a bright orange flower. Canna 'Bengal Tiger' is an eye-catching water garden plant from quite a distance. Great for use as a background plant where taller growth is necessary. Orange flowers can be seen all summer long.
Common Name: Canna Bengal Tiger, Canna Pretoria
Use: Tropical Marginal
Bloom Season: Spring to Summer
Flower Color: Red-orange
Flower Production: Moderate
Leaf Color: Green & Yellow striped
Height: To 4''
Width: 2 to 8''
Container Size: 1 gallon or larger
Fertilizer: 2 tablets monthly
Hardiness Zone: 8 to11
Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shade
Native To: Hybrid
Available As: 2'' and 4'' pots
Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden Plants
MARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS – Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallons capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. The net pots are designed to split apart as the plants matures. You can help speed up this process by snipping a couple times around the top rim of the pot. Plant as you would the lilies with heavy loam soil, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallons size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge.
Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Winter shipping days: Monday and Friday.