It is borderline hardy and best treated as a tender perennial in most of the UK. In mild, free-draining southern gardens you can leave the rhizomes in the ground under a thick dry mulch, but in colder or wetter areas it is safest to lift the rhizomes after the first frost and store them somewhere frost-free over winter.

Full sun is essential for the best foliage and the most flowers. Give it a warm, sheltered, south or west-facing spot out of strong wind, which can tatter the large leaves.

Expect it to reach roughly 1 to 1.2 metres in a single season, forming an upright clump. It bulks up quickly from spring, so it makes an impressive feature within its first year.

Yes, it grows beautifully in a large container of at least 5 litres filled with rich, moisture-retentive compost. Pots make it easy to move the plant into a frost-free shed or greenhouse for the winter, which suits the UK climate well.

Yes, cannas have no reported toxicity to people, cats or dogs, so 'Alaska White' is a safe choice for family gardens. As always, discourage pets and children from chewing ornamental plants.

We always aim to make sure our customers love our products, but if you do need to return an order within 14 days of purchase (not including plants*), or any items are damaged, we’re happy to help. Just email us directly at hello@growtropicals.com, and we’ll take you through the process. 

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*Unfortunately we cannot accept returns of undamaged plants as these are perishable items and are not saleable upon return. If a plant is damaged, we will compensate for this as per our live arrival guarantee.

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