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CANNA LILY

Cannas can have dark, green, or striped leaves and flowers come in red, pink, orange, ivory, and yellow. They are an outstanding option for the back of a garden bed or as the focal “thriller” in a container. Most cannas are grown from dormant rhizomes, but there are some new seed varieties of cannas on the market as of 2017. Plants can range from 3-6 feet tall.

Rhizomes may be planted in the spring after the danger of a hard frost has passed. Soil should be a soft mix that drains well. Plant thizomes 2-3 inches deep and 12-16 inches apart with the green “eye” facing  up. Cannas can also be started indoors in late spring so that you can move plants outside and get a jump on the season.

Clumps of rhizomes can be dug up in the fall and stored indoors over the winter. Wash off  remaining soil and pack in a paper bag filled with vermiculite. Store at 35-40 degrees.

TEMPERATURE:  

LIGHT:  Full sun (6-8 hours of direct sun)

WATER:    Cannas can be grown as a water plant, so it’s difficult to overwater them.

FERTILIZER:   Jack’s Classic Blossom Booster or a favorite bloom formula.