Canna, Semi-Dwarf ‘King City Gold’

Canna ‘King City Gold’ has a sunflower yellow flower with large green foliage. Cannas bring a touch of the tropics to wherever they are planted. These exotic looking plants are indispensable for a splendid summer border bursting with drama. Their size, bright, showy flowers, and foliage patterns ensure that your Cannas will stand out. Large, exotic looking plants with beautiful flowers and decorative foliage. Makes a great centerpiece in bedding schemes and large containers. As soon as a stalk has finished blooming, remove it and a new one will take its place. If faded flowers are not removed, seeds will form and flowering will cease.

Cannas thrive in sunlight, heat, and humidity. Give Cannas plenty of water during the growing season. Space plants 7-12″ apart. Plant heights are 3-4′ for this semi-dwarf. Dig and store rhizomes in areas where the ground freezes.

Plant Details +

Botanical Canna 'King City Gold'
Common Name Canna
Family Cannaceae
Height 3-4'
Spacing 12-18"
Hardiness 7-11; Annuals in 2-6
Exposure Full sun
Foliage Dark green
Flower Golden yellow
Bloomtime Summer to Frost

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in spring, after the ground, warms to about 50º F. Dig a hole 2-4" deep. Place rhizome in the hole. Cover with soil and water thoroughly. Cannas thrive in sunlight, heat, and humidity but be sure to provide plenty of water during the growing season. When a stalk has finished blooming, remove it and a new one will take its place. If faded flowers are not removed, seeds will form, and flowering will cease. In areas where the ground freezes, dig up rhizomes once foliage dies back in the fall. Allow bulbs to dry for a day or two before storing them in a cool, dark well-ventilated place for the winter.