How Do You Care For Canna Lilies?
Canna Lilies are a garden show-off. Big, bright and buxom, these flowers know how to steal the gardening show. Canna lilies display flower in bright, vibrant hues of yellow, orange and red and add drama and splendor to your garden. Not a true lily, Cannas is a relative of the ginger family. In fact, Canna lilies are actually a genus of roughly twenty species of large, flowering plants. Easiest to care for in gardening zones 7 to 10, Cannas can grow and flower in all climates with the proper care. So if you live in a cooler climate and fancy spectacular flowers with a sense of humor, clear a sunny spot for Canna lilies in your garden and read on. Once the ground thaws, start the cycle by preparing the soil with organic matter and compost to ensure proper drainage. In full sun, dig holes about 6 inches deep and at least 2 feet apart. Set the Canna lily rhizomes in the planting holes with the eyes facing up and cover them with amended soil. Water your Cannas lilies often with a generous s
