Bring a bold splash of tropical colour to the garden with this Canna Cannova Golden Leopard, a striking compact Canna prized for its vibrant golden-yellow flowers beautifully marked with red-orange spots. Flowering typically from late spring through summer and into early autumn in Cape Town. It produces showy flower spikes above lush, broad green foliage, creating an eye-catching display in warm, sunny positions.
This colourful Canna is ideal for sunny borders, mixed planting schemes and large containers, where its upright growth and exotic appearance make it an excellent focal plant. It performs best in full sun with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, and appreciates regular watering during the hot, dry Western Cape summer. While it enjoys consistent moisture when actively growing, avoid planting it where winter water can remain around the rhizomes for prolonged periods.
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and hot, dry summers, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between watering. Mulch to help retain moisture and feed during active spring and summer growth. Remove damaged or tired foliage as needed and cut back declining growth when the plant naturally slows in cooler weather.
The ‘Golden Leopard’ name comes from its eye-catching yellow flowers marked with red-orange spots.
| Botanical Name | Canna x generalis Cannova Golden Leopard |
| Growth Expectancy | 0.7m - 1m H x 0.45m W |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
