The flower cane can not only thrive outdoors in the garden. If you have a large pot, you can plant it in there. But what needs to be considered when planting and handling?

Suitable varieties for container keeping

Not all canna varieties are suitable for container cultivation. It is best to opt for dwarf cannas. These usually don't get higher than 90 cm. Recommended varieties include 'Ambassador' and 'City of Portland'.

Planting time for tub maintenance

In principle, you can plant canna in a tub all year round. However, it is advisable to plant the plant or its tubers in spring and place them outside, for example on the balcony or terrace. As long as there is still frost at night, Canna has to be quartered again in the evening. This light-demanding tropical plant is less suitable as a houseplant.

Which location and which soil do cannas need in the bucket?

Cannas are considered heat-loving and like to seek direct sun. Therefore, a full sun to sunny location should be selected for the Canna in the bucket.

On the balcony, a south-facing spot and in the shelter of the balcony ledge is ideal. Protected from rain, Canna will flower almost continuously. On the terrace or elsewhere, good locations are among others in front of house walls or under an eaves.

Canna should ideally be placed in a clay or terracotta pot. This should have a minimum width of 40 cm. The plant has the following demands on the soil:

  • good drainage
  • many nutrients
  • moderate humus content
  • like a mixture of clay, sand and peat
  • humid environment

How should you care for cannabis in the tub?

Potted cannabis doesn't need much different maintenance than garden cannabis. Only the frequency of watering and fertilizing increases. For overwintering, it is sufficient to cut down the Canna before the first frost and put it inside.

tips and tricks

When planting a canna bulb in a container, make sure the bulb's eye is facing up. Otherwise the plant will find it difficult to expel.

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Vegetable garden