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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 4, 2016
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    Yes, canna lilies may be grown from seed. However, many gardeners prefer to grow cannas from rhizomes instead because plants grown from seed are slower to establish and may not show the same flower characteristics as the parent plant. The following article provides more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 8, 2016
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    Regular watering and applying a thin layer of hardwood mulch can help with moisture control, especially in warmer climates.
    You mention fertilizer; You can use a light balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season, starting right before the flowers bloom. Over fertilizing or using too high of a nitrogen formulation will actually inhibit flowering.

    You can have a soil test done to determine the soil nutrients and determine if you need further soil amending.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 11, 2016
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    Would it be possible for you to post a picture? Leaf curling could be caused by watering problems, so make sure you are watering evenly so that the plants do not dry out.

    Also check inside the curled up leaves for any insects that may be munching inside. However, this would be rare with canna lilies.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 18, 2016
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    Keeping your Canna Lily dead headed--removing the spent blossoms, will help the plant produce more flowers instead of putting their energy into producing seeds.
    These links have more information for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/planting-canna-lily-seeds.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2016
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    Canna Lily need full sun and warmth to bloom.
    Make sure you are fertilizing with a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 5-10-10. Too much nitrogen can cause lush greens but inhibit flowering.

    If you fertilize your lawn and the Canna are planted in the ground, this can give them too much nitrogen.
    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 9, 2016
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    You can either plant them now or store the bulbs over the winter and plant in the spring.

    Here's how to store the bulbs:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/storing-canna-bulbs.htm

    If you plant them now, keep the roots moist until they go into the ground. It's beneficial to cut back the foliage to about 4 inches tall to reduce stress on the plant.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 9, 2016
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    Some Cannas can bloom differently then others. To much Nitrogen in the soil, or over fertilizing can inhibit flowering.
    Planting your Cannas to deep also can inhibit flowering.

    Make sure you allow the leaves to die down naturally before digging them up, this is necessary to feed the bulbs.
    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/canna-lily-care.htm

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