Care of the rhizomatous plant Canna coccinea or Canna Lily |
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The genus Canna, family Cannaceae, includes 10 species of rhizomatous plants native to tropical and subtropical regions of the New World. Some species are: Canna coccinea, Canna indica, Canna x generalis, Canna edulis, Canna iridiflora, Canna hybrida. Common name: Canna Lily. This species is native to South America. They are perennial rhizomatous plants that reach 3 meters (9.84 feet) in height. The large, elegant leaves are glossy green. They produce spikes with red flowers above the leaves. They bloom in summer. They are used in borders, borders, along walls and in pots for patios and terraces and as indoor plants. They are ideal for Mediterranean coastal gardens. Canna coccinea needs full sun exposure and a temperate climate. They resist light frosts. The soil can be a normal well-drained garden soil with coarse sand and containing abundant organic matter. Water regularly in spring and summer so that the substrate is always slightly damp. If grown in a pot, water very little in winter. Fertilize once a month in spring and in summer with mineral fertilizer low in Nitrogen. At the end of winter fertilize with compost. Prune withered flower stems. They are plants quite resistant to the usual pests and diseases. They are propagated by division of the rhizome in early spring. |
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