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Canna Lily - Description
- Pack of Canna Lily Roots / Bulbs
- Species: 'Indica'
- Variety: 'FireBird'
- Spectacular Canna
- Qty: 1 Root Per Pack
- Semi-Dwarf
- Final Height: 90cm
- Flower Colour: Vibrant Red
- Flowering Period: From Summer to Autumn
- Foliage: Deep Green
- Half Hardy - Requires Protection From Winter Frost
Canna Lily - Uses
- Firebird Canna Lily will really stand out in borders
- Grown for both their flowers & foliage
- Grow in a herbaceous border, in a sheltered location
- Ideal for pots & containers
- Suited to cut flower gardens
- Plant with other tropical looking plants such as: Fatsia Japonica, Phormium 'black panther', Chamerops, Choisya, Arums, Ferns & Gunnera
Canna Lily - How to Sow
- Requires 10 - 15°C to germinate
- Start in a heated greenhouse in March
- Plant out in garden after frost has passed
- Position in a sunny location
- Canna Lilies grow best in free draining soil, high in fertility
- Mulch around the base of plants after sowing
Canna Lily - Overwintering
- Plants need to be stored indoors over Winter
- Lift plants once foliage dies back in Autumn
- Bring indoors in a cool, dry & well ventilated location
- Keep canna bulbs in pots in compost
- In March / April replant bulbs in pots
- Cut away old dead foliage & plant into fresh, rich compost
- Position in a warm spot in your greenhouse & water in well
- Plant out into the garden in late May - Harden off first
- Divide larger roots in Spring & plant as discussed above
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