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Growing Cannas - Dramatic, Tropical Perennials for
Any Flower Garden
Overview:

Cannas are tropical and subtropical flowering
plants with large, banana like leaves. They can be
grown as annuals in cooler regions, where they add
an instant touch of the tropics to gardens.

Zone:
8 - 11

Size:
2 ½ - 10' H, 20 - 24" W

Exposure:
Full Sun

Bloom Period:
Repeat blooms throughout summer, throughout the
year in zones 9 and above. Will bloom first year,
from seed.

Cultural Notes:
Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun. Generally
grown from rhizomes. Plant rhizomes 4-5 inches
deep, after all danger of frost, or start indoors
in pots. Keep the rhizomes moist, but not wet.

Emerged plants can receive more water. Can also be
grown in poorly drained areas and in shallow ponds.
Maintenance: Plants should be deadheaded for
continual bloom. Cannas like to be fed. Fertilize
in early spring and mid-summer. In zones 7 and
below, rhizomes can be overwintered. Allow foliage
to be killed by a frost. Dig plants, leaving soil
attached to rhizomes. Allow to dry, then pack in
plastic bags with some moisture. Keep in a cool
location for the winter. Potted cannas can be
brought inside and treated as houseplants.

Not often bothered by problems. Canna leaves are
covered with a waxy substance, so water is repelled
and fungus doesn't usually take hold. Grasshoppers
and caterpillars may munch the leaves. Water stress
will cause tearing or cracking in the leaves.