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- How to do it right: plant Canna
- Planting time - rhizome or plant?
- Plant in the tub or in the field
- Suitable location and procedure when planting
- Tips & Tricks
How to do it right: plant Canna
A plant originally from the tropics requires a different approach than a specimen from the homeland. The flower tube is undemanding in itself. But especially when planting mistakes can happen, which can not be reversed later ...
Planting time - rhizome or plant?
The time when Canna should be implanted varies. The planting time depends on whether you have a rhizome or a preferred plant.
In the case of a rhizome: Plant it outdoors in May or in a pot on the balcony. It is important that there is no risk of frost. Otherwise, Canna freezes. Gladly the rhizome may be driven forward. An early cannabis plant from the hardware store or a nursery should only be planted in early summer towards mid-June.
Plant in the tub or in the field
Canna can grow both in the field and in the tub. In the field Canna should be planted in mid-May at the earliest. In the bucket on the balcony or the terrace, the plant can be placed in the sun in March during the day when the temperatures are above 10 ° C.
Suitable location and procedure when planting
The location that should be offered to the flower tube should ideally be full sun, warm and protected. The brighter and warmer the better. On the balcony, a place sheltered from wind and rain is advantageous. There, the flowers last longer.
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 ground. The eye has to point upwards. Then the tubers are covered with an earth with the following characteristics:
Tips & Tricks
Do not forget to keep a proper distance to neighboring plants. Depending on the variety, a distance between 30 and 60 cm should be maintained. After planting a strong casting and mulching is recommended.