Canna Lily Care How To Grow Canna Lilies

Rhizomes should be planted horizontally, 4 to 6 inches deep, and spaced 1 to 2 feet apart. For earlier flowers, cannas can be planted in pots and started indoors or in a greenhouse about one month before mild weather arrives. Cannas grow and flower best when fertilized monthly. Keep plants well watered and weeded.

Do canna lilies come back every year?
Where is the best place to plant canna lilies?
What do you do with canna lilies in the winter?
How do you look after canna lilies?
Do cannas multiply?
Can you leave canna lilies in pots over winter?
Should I soak canna bulbs before planting?
Are canna lilies poisonous to dogs?
What can I plant with canna lilies?
What temperature can cannas tolerate?

Do canna lilies come back every year?

Cannas grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 10, and this perennial needs little winter care. In frost-prone areas, the flower stalks and leaves will die back to the ground and new growth will emerge in spring but in frost-free climates, cannas grow year-round.

Where is the best place to plant canna lilies?

A position in full sun is best, though cannas tolerate partial shade. Choose a site with at least four hours of direct sunlight. Morning or afternoon sun is ideal. Before planting, loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches, then mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost.

What do you do with canna lilies in the winter?

The key to successfully storing cannas over winter is to keep them cool but not freezing, and just a little bit moist. If canna rhizomes freeze, they die, and if the storage temperature rises too high, they sprout and begin to grow before outdoor conditions are suitable for them.

How do you look after canna lilies?

To help keep your cannas healthy;

Water freely in dry spells.
Apply a liquid fertiliser in midsummer.
Deadhead to encourage continued flowering.
Little pruning or training is needed. ...
When a flower spike has no more buds, prune it down to the next side shoot where a secondary flower spike should develop.

Do cannas multiply?

Canna flowers are not true lilies and their root structures are more like irisesthan lilies. Like iris plants, canna rhizomes multiply quickly and eventually older rhizomes in the center of the mass can be choked out. Dividing perennial grown cannas every 3-5 years will keep them growing in smaller healthier clumps.

Can you leave canna lilies in pots over winter?

Cannas that have been grown in pots can be stored in their containers without the need to dig them up. To store them in their containers, cut the foliage down to soil level. Then, move the entire container to a cool, dry location that won't fall below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Should I soak canna bulbs before planting?

Soaking canna bulbs before planting them is not required. However, soaking them for 12-24 hours could help break dormancy faster. Try adding a little fish emulsion or compost tea to the water before soaking them to give them even more of a boost.

Are canna lilies poisonous to dogs?

Many lilies are toxic to both dogs and cats but Canna Lilies are the exception. At a height of 18-22" tall, plant in containers or any sunny to partially-shaded spot with well-drained soil for non-stop blooms from late spring to first frost.

What can I plant with canna lilies?

Just be sure your water garden pot is large enough to fit a mature canna plant. When deciding what to plant with canna lily, focus on plants with fine-textured leaves, such as ornamental grasses, carex or ferns. Or pair canna lily with fine-textured annuals, including cleome, tall Verbena bonariensis or asparagus fern.

What temperature can cannas tolerate?

Canna are root hardy perennials in places where the soil does not freeze, and can survive air temperatures down to 0°F.