How to plant cannas in pots
- how to plant cannas in pots
- how to plant cannas bulbs in pots
- how to plant cannas in containers
- how to plant canna lilies in pots
Choose a pot and place it in a position that gets full sun to part shade.!
Flowering plants in containers give the gardener flexibility, the chance to change locations of blooms and move to different sun exposure as needed, and have a flowering presence while beds are being prepared.
Growing cannas in containers is a good way to guarantee summer blooms.
Cannas in Containers
Potting a canna lily is best done in a large container, as the plant needs room for the root system to develop. The larger the pot, the more bulbs you can plant, resulting in more blooms from the canna growing in pots.
Containers for canna lily plants can be made of ceramic material or clay -- either glazed or unglazed. They can be a hardy, durable plastic or even half of a wooden barrel.
Canna growing in pots can get quite tall, up to 5 feet (1.5 m.).
Fill the pot with Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.
They have large leaves, so choose a pot that is durable and will support the large roots and tall plant. Plant complimentary blooms of other bulbs and flower seeds for an attractive mixed container to bloom at different times of the year.
Experiment and have fun when learning how to plant cannas in a pot.