IMP canna lily flower bulb 

With the breathtaking Canna blooming plant, you may enhance the beauty of your outdoor area with elements of nature and colour. Their foliage and blossoms both add enduring colour to the garden.

Long-lived (perennial) herbaceous plants include canna. The 1-2 m tall upright (erect) stems are strong, glabrous (hairless), and green in colour. An enormous, spreading leaf blade and a stem-clasping sheath make up the alternately placed leaves (20-60 cm long and 10-30 cm wide).

Plant Specifications

Common Name    -   Canna lily, Indian Shot, Sarvajaya

Maximum  Height    -   4 to 6 feet.

Flower Colour.           -    yellow.

Bloom Time                -     Summer, Fall

Difficulty Level    -     Easy.

Planting and care

• If the rainfall is less than an inch per week, irrigate the plants during the summer as cannas thrive best with plenty of water.

• Maintain a thin layer of mulch around cannas to aid in moisture conservation.

• If necessary, stake a tall variety.

• Deadhead when flowers wilt to encourage new blooming.

Sunlight   

At least 1-3 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.

Watering   

Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.

Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.

Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Soil   

The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plants.

Grow well in pH range of 5.5 to 7.5

Temperature    70 and 75F (21-23C).

Fertilizer   

During the main growing season (Feb-June) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.

Ornamental Use

The most striking impact will be achieved by growing cannas in group plantings or mixed borders in the garden.