How to grow Canna Lilies & 5 colourful types 

I’ve discovered three "new" things about my Cannas this year, none of which truly surprised me, but they’re useful tips, nonetheless… one, they will grow wonderfully in semi-hydroponics-and likely in total hydroponics, but that’s a whole other subject. Semi-hydro is ideal for them, either indoors or out. Whether they’re grown in LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate) or hydroton (clay balls), Pon, or whatever else, Cannas clearly benefit from & love the reservoir of water at the bottom. Plus depending how you choose to feed your semi hydro plants, they appreciate the mild, yet consistent, nutrients at all times. Second, I’ve found that less sun is not bad for them! I had always grown Canna in full sun, and given tons of water, and I know many varieties grow in sun or part sun, plus a variety of settings; but I had noticed some burning and crispiness happening. I relocated some of my 'Durban' and other colorful varieties to a mostly shady spot, and the vibrancy and vigor of the plants has really increased, while not looking so ratty. And third, after researching a bit, and confirming that Cannaceae is in the order Zingiberales along with Marantaceae (prayer plants, Stromanthe, Ctenanthe, Calathea, Geoppertia, etc), a diva family known for preferring distilled or highly purified water, I started only watering my Cannas with distilled water as an experiment, and the leaf browning has ceased! Which makes me wonder if all the families under the order Zingiberales would prefer better quality water. This would include cannas, all the Marantaceae, birds of paradise, bananas, heliconias, turmeric and all the gingers. I’m thinking so.

I’m in Ayrshire I over winter my cannas and yes they survive under water most winters. , your video has very healthy plants. Canna virus was a big issue. And one supermarket is still selling infected plants. , so be careful if buying. . Cannas have been slow to grow for me this year , but hopefully in a month or so they will once again be impactful .

Great video Craig. I think you’ve got some of the best ones there easily, Cleopatra is always my favourite as each stem is different 😃 However i would pick Pretoria over Tropicanna gold personally, it looks very similar but a bit more elegant with pink tips to the leaves and the flower stems come out pink before they flower in an orange colour. I love Musifolia and if someone has the space then it’s a MUST buy for a tropical garden for sure. Ive had over 20 varieties but im down to about half a dozen now of my favourites 😅

Lovely Cannas. I grow Thai Smokey Flame, Musafolia, indica (from the seed club), Tuerckheimii and Red Russian

Love canna's my fav has gotta be cleo and musi outta all the one's i have, but haven't done great the past couple of years

I have some large Cannas from last year overwintered in dark garage but frost free I have been feeding once a week with Louis seaweed and lately tomatoe feed I have in the past last year used miracle grow do you have any suggestions? They are in pots. Tried to send pictures but can’t in this app. I also grow Gingers originally from seed they have not flowered last 2 years any ideas? Growing in ground overwintered with mulch

Love your garden. What colors are available in your area? What colors are available in that plant?

Bought some Cannas in Our Gardencenter-without a name... But both actually bloom well. Here, in Germany, it seemed, that there are not so many tropical Style Private Gardens. Because of that, I don't know a nursery for tropical plants for outside. I hope, that will change in the next next years. I try my best to spread the Trend! 😉

Just seen yorkshire kris one on canna disease as well

Cannas are one of my favourites, I do have some musifolia I got it last year and it flowered! I dug most cannas up last winter and they are noticeably bigger than ones left in the ground. I'm not sure I'm how it'll affect the total height of the plant but we shall see this year!

Beutyful plant 👌

Where I live (Zone 8) canna have to be planted in early July and pulled up before the end of September. They are not Northern Hemisphere friendly. Not where I live

i did some canna from seed iv got 5 growing all green leaf few growing new stems... iv been trying to get some seed for the dark leaf ones and what do you feed them on