Canna 'Bronze Louise Cotton' (1 rhizome) – A golden glow with dark foliage! 🌿✨ Submitted by Van Noort
Canna 'Bronze Louise Cotton' is a sophisticated and bright variety , perfect for adding a touch of tropical elegance to your garden. Its bright golden yellow petals contrast beautifully with its lush dark foliage , creating a dramatic effect in beds, borders or pots. Deer resistant and attractive to butterflies, this canna flowers from mid-summer until the first frost and is noted for its vigorous growth and long flowering period.
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height : 100 cm (40")
🌸 Flower size : Medium
☀️ Exposure : Full to partial sun
🌡 Hardiness : Not hardy (zones 7-10, dig up before winter)
🦌 Deer resistance : Yes
🦋 Attracts butterflies : Yes
💧 Water requirements : Medium (moist but well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil : Silty, sandy or clayey, acidic to neutral pH
📦 Quantity : 1 rhizome
🌿 Planting and growing Canna 'Bronze Louise Cotton'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From March to May , after the last frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground : Ideal for borders and flowerbeds .
✔️ In a pot : Perfect for terraces and balconies .
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Soak the rhizome in water for a few hours before planting.
2️⃣ Plant 10 cm deep , spacing 30 cm apart.
3️⃣ Water generously after planting , then regularly in summer.
4️⃣ Add a fertilizer rich in organic matter to encourage flowering.
💡 Tip : Pair it with red or orange cannas for a spectacular contrast in your flowerbeds!
🌿 Care of Canna 'Bronze Louise Cotton'
💦 Watering : Keep the soil moist but well drained , especially in dry periods.
🌱 Fertilizer : Add liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks for abundant blooms.
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers to encourage continued flowering.
❄️ Wintering :
✔️ Dig up the rhizomes after the first frosts , let them dry and store them in a cold, dry place.
💡 Why choose Canna 'Bronze Louise Cotton'?
✅ Long and spectacular flowering
✅ Perfect for creating a striking contrast in the garden
✅ Ideal in pots, borders and as cut flowers
✅ Easy to grow and deer resistant
✨ Bring a touch of golden exoticism to your garden with the Canna 'Bronze Louise Cotton'! ✨
🌿 Pair it with other cannas and dahlias for a garden with bright and harmonious colors! 😊
