CANNA RHIZOME ,The President,-Tropical foliage

Brand: CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED
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by CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED

$ 5.95

SKU P28880S

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1 RHIZOME

3 RHIZOMES

10 RHIZOMES

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Description

Description

The President' Canna Lily () is a classic with red-orange blooms and large, lush foliage. Long-lasting blooms from mid-summer through frost attract hummingbirds, which adore the nectar-rich flowers. Plant in masses at the back of borders, or in containers to enhance outdoor living spaces

Striking Almost Black Foliage
Plant in Gardens or Containers
Tissue Culture Grown
Bold crimson blooms take the lead in your garden
perennial pollinator for any garden
Rich red blooms that appear in late summer
Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Cannas are easy-to-grow large tropical to sub-tropical herbaceous plants. Most species originate from tropical America, but almost all cultivated varieties are hybrids. Where hardy, they are grown as perennials and in colder regions they are commonly grown as vigorous tender perennials.

The exciting ‘Australia’ features deep dark leaves and clusters of red flowers that appear from midsummer to frost but may flower nearly year around in exceptionally mild climates. Its flowers are borne atop tall upright stems and attract insect pollinators and hummingbirds.
Canna is amazingly adaptable. Plants prefer full sun and rich moist to wet soil but can be surprisingly drought tolerant if faced with a bout of dry weather. The thick fleshy rhizomes of cannas transplant and divide easily. In temperate zones, they may be dug and brought into a cool, dry garage or basement to over winter and then planted again in spring after the last frost date.
Planting Dig beds at least a shovel's depth
Work a small amount of bulb food or all-purpose flower fertilizer into the bottom of the bed Refrigerate tulip bulbs a few weeks before planting Plant true bulbs 2-3 times as deep as they are in diameter - large bulbs deeper than small bulbs Plant corms and tubers shallow, at the same level as the soil surface Cover planting area with mulch 1 - 3 inches thick to prevent soil crusting in sun and rain Watering Fast-growing herbaceous plants require more attention to watering than woody plants
When possible, water in the morning to avoid promoting diseases from night watering Water slowly and deeply when plants begin to wilt and do not perk up at night Watering twice, a few minutes apart, helps water soak in deeper Soaker hoses and trickle or "drip" irrigation are very efficient and water-conservative Never overwater, or you may cause root problems Mulches help reduce water evaporation in hot or dry weather In dry climates, form a soil "ring" around plants to hold water longer Pruning Tall or leggy plants may be cut or pinched back to stimulate strong new growth
Cut or pinch stems of flowering or foliage plants just above leaves or old leaf joints Thin excess growth so remaining growth will be more vigorous "Deadhead" - remove faded flowers or seedheads to stimulate new flowering growth Remove dead, faded, or diseased foliage as needed Remove some foliage during transplanting to reduce stress on new roots Clean up plants at the end of the season to reduce pest or disease buildup and to keep the area neat Avoid putting diseased plant parts in the compost, or risk spreading diseases later Propagation
True bulbs usually form small new bulbs at the base of the old ones, and can be dug and separated when they are dormant. Digging and dividing bulbs while in bloom or shortly afterward can cause them to skip a year or more before flowering again. Dig and divide corms, rhizomes, and tubers when plants are not actively growing or flowering Replant as soon as possible into well-drained garden soil, or store in cool, dry places until the appropriate season Fertilization
specialty (labeled for your specific plant type) or a generic N-P-K (nitrogen - phosphorus - potassium)
Fertilize early in the plant's growing cycle - spring for summer plants, fall for winter plants
For leafy plants, use a fertilizer with a higher nitrogen content (first number) For flowering or fruiting plants, use a fertilizer higher in phosphorous content (middle number) If using a water soluble fertilizer:
Mix as directed on container according to directions Wet the leaves and drench soil Repeat If using a granulated fertilizer:
Scatter a small amount of all-purpose fertilizer lightly under plants from the stem to beyond the outer spread of branches or foliage Water slowly and deeply NOTE: Never over fertilize! You will see lots of weak, leafy growth and few flowers