The tubers have survived the winter undamaged and are now ready to get some fresh air… Whether you have propelled your canna plant indoors or not, the same rules apply when planting out.
When to plant canna?
Canna is considered to be extremely sensitive to frost. Therefore, the plant or its rhizome should not be planted out until mid/late May. Pay attention to the weather forecast! In the past, canna should not be planted out without protection. If you have made the mistake of being too impatient and Canna has suffered frost damage: You can plant Canna up until June.
Hardening is recommended
Caution: The young canna plants that are propelled at home are sensitive. It is advisable to gradually get used to the cool outside temperatures. To harden them off, you should put them outside every day for about a week, for example on the balcony or terrace. In the evening the plants are brought back into the house.
Which location is required?
When planting canna, regardless of whether the plant is to be grown in a container on the balcony or outdoors in the garden, the location should not be ignored. Canna needs a warm, sunny to semi-shady location that is preferably sheltered from the wind.
The soil should be kept moist because, as a tropical plant, the flowering cane needs a lot of water. Other characteristics that the substrate should have are:
- high humus content
- high nutrient content
- pH between 5 and 6
- good permeability
How deep are the tubers buried?
Canna bulbs are planted in the ground. The planting hole should be two to three times as deep as the tubers are thick in diameter. Don't water after planting. It is only poured when the first leaves have formed.
tips and tricks
When planting out, remember to leave a suitable distance to other plants! Depending on the type and variety, you should keep an average planting distance of 50 cm.
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