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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 9, 2011 11:40:46 GMT
I've bought 2 of these bulbs and intend to grow them in pots this year. I'll keep them in the covered back yard until the risk of frost has passed. Anything special I should do with them? I thought I'd try to add something exotic looking to the garden and my intention would be to set them in the border. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif |
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Post by andy on Feb 17, 2011 6:05:19 GMT
Nope...pretty easy to grow. They need lots of water in the summer and like good liquid feeds. Apart from dead heading, that's it really. Treat them as you'd treat Dahlias.
Good luck...absolutely stunning plants
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 17, 2011 6:36:32 GMT
Thanks Andy, I'll get it potted up today or tomorrow.  |
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Post by isabella on Feb 17, 2011 8:01:57 GMT
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Post by carolann on Feb 17, 2011 9:07:41 GMT
Beautiful plants LG I never have any luck with them in the ground but I may try them in pots again one day think its too cold for them up here.
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Post by Geranium on Feb 17, 2011 9:39:54 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 17, 2011 9:54:54 GMT
Oh I've not opened mine yet. I hope I can tell which way to put them. I'll be growing them in pots and keep them safe until the risk of frost has passed.
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 17, 2011 12:57:44 GMT
I see what you mean Geranium. I've planted my 2 in pots today. I was'nt sure at all which side to put where, they each had protruberances.  |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 17, 2011 16:23:08 GMT
I'm glad you started this thread LG. I bought cannas a couple of years ago and they were a complete failure...or I was! It's good to know they are really quite easy.... and should be kept warm at first (I didn't do that). I'm going to try them again.
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Post by Geranium on Feb 17, 2011 17:15:36 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 17, 2011 17:35:06 GMT
Would my covered frost free back yard be ok for them. That's where I have my Dahalia and some of my seedlings. The boiler is there so they will get a certain amount of warmth if not heat.
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 17, 2011 17:55:42 GMT
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Post by isabella on Feb 17, 2011 18:35:55 GMT
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Post by purplejulia on Feb 17, 2011 19:43:49 GMT
Hello - long time since I've been on the boards, but really busy inside rather than in the garden  I bought a Canna today too and dahlias and I must say I've not had success in the past. As has been said, never know which way up to plant. I'll be putting mine in pots too and keep in greenhouse for the time being. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 17, 2011 20:00:25 GMT
Thanks for the warning Isabella, I'm sure I kill a lot of things by overwatering them.
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 23, 2011 17:08:49 GMT
I bought some Canna Tirol a few days ago..turned out there were 2 bulbs/corms/whathaveyou in the packet so that was a good £2.99s worth.
I've planted them one way up or other and they're now on the boiler cupboard which gives a nice gentle underneath heat.
Thanks for the watering tip Isabella.
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 23, 2011 17:12:28 GMT
Do they not need any light then Jasmine, is your boiler cupboard like an airing cupboard?
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 23, 2011 21:55:58 GMT
The boiler is a huge great whopping oil run thing that takes up a whole floor cupboard of it's own in the kitchen LG. The work surface above is warm all the time it's on and it's under a kitchen window - seems to be a perfect spot for getting things going. They can't stay there too long - that's the only thing - as the window is north facing so the light isn't very good.
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Post by Geranium on Feb 23, 2011 21:57:45 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 24, 2011 7:10:38 GMT
Sounds like a great spot for a short while Jasmine. My covered yard keeps things from freezing but I could'nt say it's warm. |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 24, 2011 7:12:43 GMT
Oh dear - do they need warmth to start them off?  I thought I read on here that they like a bit of warmth - will have to check back. |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 24, 2011 7:13:18 GMT
Try to keep them warm for a few weeks when you have potted them up LG.  Here it is! |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 24, 2011 7:16:14 GMT
Mine are as near to the boiler pipe as they can be and it puts out a bit of heat. Hopefully it'll be enough for them.
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 24, 2011 7:21:59 GMT
That'll be quite a warm spot LG - our boiler pipe gives off quite a lot of heat.
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Post by Geranium on Feb 24, 2011 9:56:49 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Mar 6, 2011 12:38:08 GMT
I grow loads of cannas in the ground.They are there all through the winter and never come to any harm ( I don't cut down the foliage until spring) and I don't even mulch them.I've always bought mine as growing plants, never bulbs though. They bulk up really well and are very easy to look after.Good luck - I'll be interested to see how you all get on |
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Post by Geranium on Mar 6, 2011 13:07:47 GMT
Thanks - the tubers were a lot cheaper than buying them as plants. I couldn't leave mine in the ground here. I had two in a big pot last year, but I haven't checked to see if there's any hope of life yet.
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 6, 2011 13:11:04 GMT
One of my cannas is showing!  I should have added - it is on top of the boiler not outside. |
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Post by Geranium on Mar 6, 2011 15:24:14 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Mar 6, 2011 16:37:24 GMT
2 or 3 weeks I think Geranium.
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