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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 9, 2015
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    The soil could be lacking phosphorus, which is needed for blooming. You can try a phosphorus-rich fertilizer or adding bone meal to the soil.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 11, 2015
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    If it's really hot, I would put off planting until it has cooled some, though they can be grown and cared for in a container much the same as those in the ground, though they will require more frequent watering in a container. If you want to transplant them directly to your garden, do so on a cloudy day and make sure they receive plenty of water. They may not look great for awhile as they acclimate to their new surroundings but should eventually bounce back. In your zone, digging and storing over winter isn't necessary, so they should come back just fine. If you want to dig and keep over winter, then leaving them in a pot for now will be fine.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 12, 2015
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    I like to deadhead the Canna Lily flowers after they have faded. It keeps the garden and plant more tidy and will promote more flowers.
    You do need to be careful and cut the spent flower stalk down directly above the next flowering node which is just opening.
    Repeat this with each fading flower.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 15, 2015
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    To much Nitrogen (in the fertilizer) promotes lots of leaves and little or no flowering.
    Adding Phosphorous with Bone Meal can correct this.
    Wait until late summer to divide the Canna Lily.

    Here are links for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/dividing-calla-lilies.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 21, 2015
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    This might be happening due to either light or water. The plants may not be getting quite enough light, which makes them leggy and more likely to fall over.

    They may also not be getting enough water. If the ground is sandier where you are now or if it is hotter or if you have less rainfall, the plants may need extra water. Remember that canna lilies are water loving plants.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 26, 2015
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    Canna Lily is hardy in zones 7 - 10. North of zone 7 you will need to lift the bulbs and store.
    Here is a link with more information.

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

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    August 2, 2015
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    Yes, you certainly can overwinter canna tropicanna inside in a pot. For more information on canna lilies, please visit the following link:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/canna/

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