These flowers are gorgeous! Whether red, yellow, orange or white, the flowers of Canna make this tropical plant a popular ornamental plant in this country. But what needs to be done to keep it safe and sound?

How do cannas need to be fertilized?

Since Cannas are among the heavy feeders, they must be supplied with fertilizer regularly. You can already add some fertilizer when planting. The second fertilization takes place at the end of June and the last fertilization of the year around mid-September.

Suitable fertilizers include complete fertilizers, conventional flower fertilizers, (€1.95) rotted compost, horse manure and horn shavings.(€32.93) If Canna is to be overwintered, it is advisable to add potash to the soil before overwintering in autumn.

Can Cannas Cope With Drought?

Cannas originally come from the tropics. Due to their origin, they cannot get used to dry seasons. They therefore need to be watered regularly. It is best to keep the soil moist. Cannas can deal with waterlogging for a short time.

Is a pruning necessary?

If you want to overwinter Canna, you should cut the plant back to just above the ground at the end of October. The tuber is then easier to dig up and overwinter. Be careful not to prune the plant until its leaves have yellowed. When green, they still produce nutrients that the tubers urgently need in the coming year.

What diseases and pests affect cannabis?

The only disease specific to Canna is Canna Yellow Mottle Virus. It is favored by cool and damp weather. If your canna plant is infected with this virus, you should discard it. The seeds of the plant are usually not affected. The following pests can come too close to Canna:

  • slugs
  • aphids
  • voles
  • spider mites

How to get cannas through the winter?

The flower cane is not frost hardy. If you want to overwinter it, you should dig up its tubers/rhizomes in late autumn. The tubers can be overwintered in dark and cool rooms. The temperatures should be between 6 and 10 °C.

It is best to put the tubers in a pot with soil so that they do not dry out. From time to time the earth should be poured lightly. However, excessive moisture should be avoided.

tips and tricks

For a long-lasting bloom: Regularly pluck off the withered petals or cut off the withered flowers. As a result, new flowers form on the stem and the flowering lasts until autumn.

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