Canna is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant that is cultivated for its flowers but also for its beautiful and rich foliage. The height of the plant ranges from 40cm to 2m.
Leaves
Its leaves have an oval shape and can reach 50 cm in length and up to 20 cm in width. They are light green or red in color, depending on the variety.
Terrain
It prefers moist soils, but grows equally well in well-drained soils and soil that is either neutral or slightly acidic and rich in organic matter.
Position
Prefers sunny planting sites, protected from winds.
Watering
It needs moderate watering especially when planted in the ground.
Durability
It is a hardy plant.
Pruning
What you need to do is to cut off the flowers that have finished so that the plant has continuous flowering. In winter it is pruned low to the ground and grows again the following spring.
Enemies and Diseases
The problem, as with almost all bulbous plants, is soil fungal infestations, which cause rotting of the bulb and destruction of the plant. These fungi attack the bulbs, during periods where there is intense soil moisture, due to the prevailing conditions or due to excessive watering.
Flowerpot 17 cm- 2 L