Here's how you do it

Planting time - rhizome or plant?

the Time to plant canna, is different. The time to plant depends on whether you have a rhizome or a pre-grown plant.

In the case of a rhizome: Plant it outdoors in May. in a pot on the balcony. It is important that there is no longer any risk of frost. Otherwise freeze to death canna. The rhizome is welcome driven forward be. You should only plant a preferred canna plant from a hardware store or a nursery in early summer towards mid-June.

Plant in the tub or outdoors

Canna can grow outdoors as well as in pots. Canna should not be planted outdoors until mid-May at the earliest. In the bucket on the balcony or terrace, the plant can be placed in the sun during the day as early as March when temperatures are above 10 ° C.

Appropriate location and method of planting

Of the Locationthat should be offered to the flower tube should ideally be in full sun, warm and protected. The lighter and warmer the better. A place protected from wind and rain on the balcony is advantageous. The flowers last longer there.

The soil is loosened 30 to 40 cm deep before planting. Compost can be added to the substrate from a depth of 10 cm. The tubers of Canna are placed 5 to 7 cm deep in the earth. That eye must point upwards. Then the tubers are covered with a soil with the following features:

• nutritious
• permeable
• loamy
• wet

Tips & Tricks

Don't forget to keep a proper distance from neighboring plants. Depending on variety a distance of between 30 and 60 cm should be maintained. After planting is a vigorous watering and mulch recommendable.