Canna x generalis 'Brown Sugar' Plant Care Reminders
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General Information
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Instruction By Steve Brigham Notes In California\'s Central Valley and surrounding foothills, cannas are easy to grow and make colorful landscape plants. Remember to give them plenty of water during the growing season (they will even grow in wet places), and plan on grooming them regularly for best results. Sunset Zones - 1
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March1. BuyBuy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots.2. PlantPlant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart.3. FertilizeFeed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed!4. WaterWater regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!April1. BuyBuy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots.2. PlantPlant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart.3. WaterWater regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!May1. BuyBuy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots.2. PlantPlant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart.3. WaterWater regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!June1. BuyBuy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots.2. PlantPlant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart.3. FertilizeFeed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed!4. WaterWater regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!July1. WaterWater regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!September1. FertilizeFeed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed! -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
March
Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots.
April
Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots.
May
Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots.
June
Buy bare-root rhizomes in nurseries or by mail, or purchase plants in pots.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
March
Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart.
April
Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart.
May
Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart.
June
Plant rhizomes in rich, loose soil 2-4\" deep and 12-18\" apart.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
March
Feed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed!
June
Feed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed!
September
Feed with a balanced fertilizer; water fertilizer in well so that none remains on any exposed rhizomes. Cannas love to be fed!
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
March
Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!
April
Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!
May
Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!
June
Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!
July
Water regularly for best growth and bloom. Cannas love water!