Description
Canna ‘African Sunset’
Canna ‘African Sunset’ is a striking ornamental canna prized for its vividly striped foliage and bold tropical presence in the landscape. The large paddle-shaped leaves display dramatic linear striping in shades of deep red, burgundy, bronze, and olive green. Each leaf is highlighted by fine red veins radiating from the central midrib, creating a layered, sunset-like coloration that changes subtly as the foliage matures.
The foliage alone makes this cultivar an outstanding garden specimen, but during the growing season tall flower spikes emerge above the leaves carrying vibrant orange blossoms that further enhance the plant’s tropical display. The combination of fiery flowers and richly colored foliage creates an exceptionally dramatic effect in garden beds, borders, or large containers.
Plants form strong clumps and grow vigorously through the warm season, typically reaching 4 to 6 feet tall under good conditions. In rich soil with regular moisture, Canna ‘African Sunset’ quickly becomes a focal point in tropical plantings and mixed perennial beds.
This cultivar is especially effective when planted in mass or paired with dark-leaved tropical plants, where its glowing striped foliage and bright flowers create a vivid contrast.
