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

 

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.