Spring Canna Growing Tips - Dividing, Starting Off & Feeding

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Today's video is about spring care for Cannas, the bold exotic plants which add fast-growing height, beautiful leaves and tropical flowers to your UK garden. I discuss how to divide cannas, when to split / propagate them and my care tips for starting your Cannas off in a greenhouse or polytunnel in spring. I cover watering and feeding plus care tips for potted cannas including the vital frost protection and hardening off processes and what I do to get the biggest and healthiest plants by summer using one of my Canna altensteinii as an example.
0:00 Intro
0:44 Canna plants early spring update
2:04 When to divide Canna plants - Spring division & propagation
3:49 How to divide & split Canna rhizomes for free plants
6:42 Potting up and starting Canna rhizomes in spring
8:58 Spring care tips for Cannas - starting off, frost protection, watering & feeding
12:23 Summary - quick guide to dividing Cannas and spring care tips
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George

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6 июл 2024

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@mrchuffy6535 3 месяца назад

Perfect timing yeah, while you say lots of times nothing complicated you have to remember lots of people this is pretty new stuff and its good to see someone with gardens like yours just make sure we are on the right track, thanks!

@GeorgesJungleGarden 3 месяца назад

Thanks and yes, I know 😊 I like to explain the how’s, why’s and when’s in my videos but also get across the mindset to have a go as there’s lots of tasks like this which sound scary and technical but in reality are mega easy once you get into it and with some rough guidelines you’re bound to get some encouraging results 😊 I’m still learning and making mistakes too but happy to share what I pick up along the process, happy to help!

@stdayman 3 месяца назад

Perfect timing I as it’s time for me to split my overwintered Cannas. Fabulous advice and look at those Gunneras 👏👍👍

@GeorgesJungleGarden 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much, yes, April is all about divisions and propagation isn’t it 😃 Yes, the Gunnera are coming on really well, definitely a few weeks ahead of last year!

@shineamenmbs3107 3 месяца назад

Thank you George for taking me back ages ago to my grandparents' garden. They had a few beautiful Canas that were their pride. Omg, the Gunneras look like they are not gonna be kidding! 💚🌿🌤

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much Bernard, apologies for the delayed reply on this one! I don't grow many Cannas currently but given space and the right setting they really are stunning so I can see why your grandparents enjoyed them. Yes, the Gunneras are rising by the day now!

@shineamenmbs3107 2 месяца назад

@@GeorgesJungleGarden No worries at all dear George! Thank you. Growing a Jungle is not a joke!! 🙋‍♂

@richardgoodge7666 3 месяца назад

I need to dig mine up split and have a move about in the next few weeks perfect timing 👍

@GeorgesJungleGarden 3 месяца назад

Nice one Richard, hopefully we get more spring sun soon to get them off to a flying start!

@alanhunter2009 3 месяца назад

I could really relax and enjoy your latest video today, George, knowing my bi-annual movement of potted exotics in/out of greenhouses is over for a few months. Just a lie down needed in order to recover!

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Wow, great effort Alan and I hope you enjoy your well-earned rest! Hopefully your back will have recovered by October! It must feel great to know they’re all out now 😊

@steverichardson4374 3 месяца назад

I'm just doing the same thing now looking forward two seeing your garden development

@GeorgesJungleGarden 3 месяца назад

Nice one Steve! I’ll be getting most of mine done during the evenings this week or next weekend- whenever time permits 😂 Thanks, there’ll be some more progress soon but I’m equally excited to see the plants really take off this year too and transform the feel of the space! Good luck with all your spring projects and preparations!

@janinewoodbridge3814 3 месяца назад

Thanks George

@GeorgesJungleGarden 3 месяца назад

Thanks Janine, I’m pleased it was helpful 😊

@rj12341 3 месяца назад

I left mine in the ground over last winter and they were very slow to start in spring/early summer, they didnt flower till about mid-late july. This time round i've had them in the plastic greenhouse over winter and they're all looking great! cant wait to get them in the ground!

@GeorgesJungleGarden 3 месяца назад

Hi, there’s pros and cons to either method but leaving them in the ground definitely means the start is dependent on the spring weather and things like slug damage can be an issue. That being said though, they’re definitely a late summer - autumn plant in my eyes so I would say yours were late at all but with the headstart inside your plastic greenhouse they’ll certainly be flowering earlier this year 😊 It’s nearly time, good luck with them!

@richardjohnson7984 2 месяца назад

Another great video. Thanks. Amazing how quickly the gunnera have come on!

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Hi Richard, apologies for the delayed reply and thank you very much! Yes, they're growing rapidly upwards by the day now! Impressive to see!

@user-tx8ve6vp6p 3 месяца назад

Looking at the size of your gunneras, very impressive at the moment☺️ mine just starting to sprout after after first time dividing and replanting hoping to have a good display this year😊

@GeorgesJungleGarden 3 месяца назад

Hi, yes, they’re doing very well already and definitely seem a lot more upright and sturdy than in previous years so I imagine they’ll be huge very soon if they don’t get blown away today! Nice one, I hope yours settle in well and soon size up with the magical spring mix of rain, sun and warming soil 😊

@gilliansmyth7167 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the advice my first time growing canna got some in an end of season sale last year money being a bit tight. 😘

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

No worries and I’m all about an end of season bargain! Alongside the new plants that I’ve excitedly shown off, I’ve been splitting and dividing a lot of plants here too, a very cost effective way to fill out a garden after a few years 😊

@lindahughes1699 3 месяца назад

George, I love your videos. I always look forward to them. I'm starting my own jungle garden this year must be bonkers I'm 76 but I'm excited. Could you please give me an indication of the width of your borders I can't seem to work out the scale and depth. So looking forward to your garden this year 😘

@GeorgesJungleGarden 3 месяца назад

Hi Linda, thank you very much and it’s amazing to hear that your garden plans are giving you so much excitement and joy - that’s what it’s all about whether you’re 8 or 80! The whole tropical / jungle / exotic style of gardening really is very rewarding with fast growth, the ability to change things around every year and how you’re able to create a striking atmosphere and feeling over the course of a summer, even in a very small space. My garden is quite narrow, about 7m so I try to make the best use of it and have borders that vary from 1-3m wide. I’d always recommend going wider where possible! Thank you, I’ve got several projects to work on but have also juggled some planting around so, like you, I’m excited to see where it takes me. Thanks for your support and all the best with your plans, happy to help wherever I can.

@lindahughes1699 3 месяца назад

Thank you George for your reply. Right off in to the garden 😊

@GeorgesJungleGarden 3 месяца назад

No problem, enjoy! 😊

@johnsandham1415 3 месяца назад

Good video George 👍

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much John, apologies for the delayed reply and I hope we've got some more Canna-suitable weather on the way very soon!

@johnvenables1763 2 месяца назад

Thanks George great video as always. Hopefully visiting Linden Nursery tomorrow 👍🏻👍🏻

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Thanks a lot John and I hope you enjoy your trip there! They’ve got lots of lovely plants in - see if they ask if you follow my RU-vid channel at the till, they’ve got a knack of spotting ‘jungle’ trolleys now 😂

@johnvenables1763 2 месяца назад

@@GeorgesJungleGarden 🤣we’ll see then 😬

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Enjoy! 😊

@thomaskrell3379 3 месяца назад

Hi George, yes Cannas are so easy to grow and are fantastic tropical plants. I now also bought some super large Hostas! They are amazing shady plants! Did you ever try Hostas? If so - a video about Hostas would also be very much appriciated! 😊

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Hi Thomas, apologies for the delayed reply and yes, I'm a fan of Hostas too. Sure, they get nibbled a bit but they have some lovely leaves and you've made a great choice going for the big ones! I don't really have much insightful experience and tips for growing them but moist soil and a bit of shade work wonders!

@PaulConnor100 3 месяца назад

Ah George that's a better idea,I split my Canna Tropicana's and stored in saw dust October 2 years ago, but they where like raisins at potting time .I was left with one slow growing piece of rhizome ,fingers crossed for that one and on to new method. 😅

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

No worries Paul, we've all been there! I don't always have the answers but have picked up a few from my own trials, errors and efficiencies!

@roguedungeondelver5738 2 месяца назад

Look at those Gunneras! Cannas seems to do really well with low growing grass and dahlias. George do you have a Wisteria, considering either the Japanese or Chinese variety by a large shed to drape over it. Only concern is every search seems to be it spreads with underground runners like Sasa bamboo but apparently only in America or the Mediterranean. Have you any experience with Wisteria, it's not the seeding but running, but it would look nice and jungly. Thanks George.

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Hi, apologies for the delayed reply and yes, the Gunneras are getting big now! Cannas and Dahlias really are an exciting summer combo. I don't have a Wisteria unfortunately and to be honest have never come across the varieties mostly planted here running. Size is definitely a factor though and many people underestimate how vigorous they are and how big they want to get!

@roguedungeondelver5738 2 месяца назад

@@GeorgesJungleGarden Thanks George, I've heard others disappointed by the display of flowers and leaves and will go for a passion flower vine also found three nice Yucca rostratas to plant. Would this be a good time to plant Estate bananas from last year. Thank you.

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Ahh right, yes passion flowers are great and nice one on the rostratas, I'm certainly a fan of those! As for the Ensete, personally I'd wait 2 or 3 weeks this time round, just so the soil warms up more as it's been a chilly, wet start to spring. They'll soon romp away when they get planted out!

@roguedungeondelver5738 2 месяца назад

@@GeorgesJungleGarden Thanks George, it's been nice and sunny here but the cold has slightly creeped back in. Finally got my camellia and Yuccas down with some fire grass. Would you think a Japanese maple, Acer variety could work in a tropical jungle garden there are sections with bamboo fatsia and Pieris that mesh really well together.

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Hopefully more sun soon and great to hear you’re making progress! I’m a big fan of Pieris and it’ll certainly help create an exotic / oriental garden mixed with the bamboo and a maple especially. Personally I love ‘Sango-kaku’ and ‘Osakazuki’ but there’s plenty of red-leaved wonders that would tie in beautifully, go for one that has the leaf shape, form and colour that really grabs you 😊

@paulineellison9047 3 месяца назад

iv grown 5 canna from seed they are about 3 inches tall at the moment they have had a very week feed of seaweed , i want to put them by my pond will they grow in pots all the time

@GeorgesJungleGarden 2 месяца назад

Nice one Pauline, great work. They can stay in pots, yes, but need a large pot and plenty of water and nutrients for the best growth and ideally somewhere sheltered / frost free to bring them for winter. Well done for growing them from seed, that’s what I did with most of mine!

@paulineellison9047 2 месяца назад

@@GeorgesJungleGarden thanks