A plant that originally comes from the tropics requires different handling than a specimen from home. The flower cane is undemanding in itself. But especially when planting, mistakes can happen that cannot be undone later…

Planting time - rhizome or plant?

The time when canna should be planted varies. The planting time depends on whether you have a rhizome or a preferred plant.

In the case of a rhizome: Plant it outdoors or in a pot on the balcony in May. It is important that there is no longer any risk of frost. Otherwise, Canna freezes to death. Gladly the rhizome may be advanced. A preferred canna plant from the hardware store or a nursery should only be planted in early summer around mid-June.

Plant in the bucket or outdoors

Canna can grow both outdoors and in containers. Canna should be planted outdoors in mid-May at the earliest. In a pot on the balcony or terrace, the plant can be placed in the sun during the day as early as March when the temperature is above 10 °C.

Appropriate location and method of planting

The location that should be offered to the flower tube should ideally be in full sun, warm and sheltered. The brighter and warmer the better. A place protected from wind and rain is advantageous on the balcony. The flowers last longer there.

Before planting, the soil is loosened to a depth of 30 to 40 cm. Compost can be added to the substrate from a depth of 10 cm. Canna bulbs are planted 5 to 7 cm deep in the ground. The eye must point upwards. Then the tubers are covered with a soil with the following characteristics:

  • nutritious
  • permeable
  • loamy
  • wet

tips and tricks

Don't forget to keep your distance from neighboring plants. Depending on the variety, a distance of between 30 and 60 cm should be maintained. After planting, vigorous watering and mulching is recommended.

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Vegetable garden