Canna – Angel Martin

Planting

• Plant in spring after the last frost.
• If you cannot plant your bulbs and perennials right away, store them in a cool, dry, dark location, like a basement.
• Plant in the garden when soil temperature reaches 16 °C (60 °F) or more.
• Plant rhizome flat in a sunny to semi-shaded area about 10 cm (4 in) deep and 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 in) apart.
• Water thoroughly after planting.
• Soil should be rich and contain organic material such as chopped leaves.

Growing

• These bulbs are great for borders.
• Plant in groups which then appear more natural.
• Cannas are heavy feeders because of their rapid growth so a timed-release fertilizer works well.
• Do not plant too close to the house to allow for proper growth.

Taking Care

• Keep the plants moist but not soggy and feed regularly.
• Remove faded flowers promptly for continuous blooming.

Winterizing

• Hardy in zones 7 to 10, elsewhere lift or protect over winter.
• After first fall frost has blackened the foliage, or the foliage begins to wither, cut stems back to 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in).
• Lift the bulbs: gently dig up bulb and allow to dry off.
• Store in slightly moistened vermiculite or peat moss in a cool 5 °C to 10 °C (40 °F to 50 °F) location.