{"product_id":"canna-pretoria","title":"Canna 'Pretoria' (1 bulb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a touch of exotic jungle colour into your garden with the stunning green and yellow variegated leaves of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanna\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pretoria'\u003c\/strong\u003e. These incredible leaves contrast beautifully with its stunning towering flower spikes of rich and intense orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its incredible appearance, \u003cem\u003eCanna\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pretoria' also received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, recognising its excellent reliability, output, disease resistance and ease to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tropical stunners are ideal as a container or pot plant, acting as the focal point of a patio display or garden accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest planted in pots, look for a warm, sunny and sheltered position with light sandy soil that is enriched with a little well rotted manure or bonemeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep \u003cem\u003eCanna\u003c\/em\u003e bulbs moderately dry until roots are formed and young sprouts are showing. Gradually increase watering as the plant develops and water freely during the flowering season. A light application of a complete fertiliser when the shoots first appear and weak liquid manure when the flower spikes appear is beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the flowers fade and the stems show signs of decay, water should be gradually withheld to induce a thorough ripening for the next year. The pots should be stored in a dry place until the time for repotting comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 1 bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: August, September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 60cm\/24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: February, March, April, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 50cm\/20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: A light sandy soil, enriched with a little well-rotted manure or bonemeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Acid, Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun, Partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082297094469,"sku":"1041107","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/cea1f98d-canna-pretoria-1-bulb.webp?v=1761657586","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/canna-pretoria","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}