Flower canna: planting and care

The flower garden on the garden is the pride of the mistress. She spends a lot of time creating beautiful flower compositions. Particular attention is paid to the cultivation of magnificent in appearance and large in size flowers that blossom for a long time and serve as a decoration of the garden plot. All requirements are satisfied by the flower canna, planting and caring for which do not constitute special work.

A bit of history and geography

Such a beautiful and colorful flower can not grow, without having a beautiful accompanying legend. In Latin, the name of the inflorescence translates as a tube. According to legend, this flame-resembling plant first grew on the site of a fire. The Indian leader burned a peace treaty and led his people to a bloody war. On the site of that ill-fated campfire a plant appeared, the bloom of which can be compared with the petals of a flame.

Cannes came to the territory of Russia about 400 years ago, were widely disseminated thanks to Peter the Great and his garden office. The native land of the plant is considered to be such countries as India and China, and also a widely grown flower grows in America. Here for him ideal natural conditions: a lot of sun, moisture and heat.

Despite the prevailing opinion about the capricious nature, the flower canna does not require anything superfluous. One has only to worry about observing the important requirements for him, the plant will grow and blossom without problems on the flowerbed.

Causes of popularity or why so demanded cannes

Choosing which flowers will be the best and undemanding decoration for a flower garden, be sure to take a closer look at the cannes. Not for nothing when decorating urban flower beds, they are designers’ favorites, they are planted as a separate plant, and as part of the compositions. In order to make these magnificent flowers appear on your site, there are several reasons:

1. Plants are undemanding and do not need special care. They practically do not get sick. They are not afraid of pests. It is easy to transfer a short-term drop in temperature. Relate to drought-resistant plants.
2. The flower amazes with the beauty of the inflorescence. Its beautiful large-sized shape will definitely become the center of attention of the flowerbed and flower garden.
3. Canna has a long flowering period: about two months he will delight in large flowers beautifully collected in the inflorescence.
4. The flower decorates the flower bed not only due to the inflorescence. Currently, there are plants with beautiful decorative form of leaves, which look great on the backyard.
5. The plant itself is distinguished by a thick fleshy stem up to 2 m in height. The straight form fits nicely into the floral ensemble. A sturdy stem can withstand wind loads.

Kanna: appearance

As it was noted, canna belongs to large plants with a thick straight stalk, which does not need to be propped up. An adult healthy flower can throw three or four arrows. The height can be from half a meter to two. These sizes allow the flower to grow both in soil and flower pots. There is no particular difference when nursing. Here are some features of canna:

1. Cannes refers to perennial plants. Their heat-loving nature is incompatible with the cold Russian winter. Therefore, when wintering in open spaces, the plant most often dies.
2. To the features, and some consider this property a disadvantage, is the absence of odor.
3. The flower blossoms four months after the beginning of the development of the shoot. Flowering begins in July and lasts about two months, and even before the first frost.
4. Canna is a large flower from 3 to 15 cm in size, in the inflorescences reaching 30 cm, painted in any shades of yellow, red, burgundy and orange. The standard is 10 mm. Most often painted in red, less often there are yellow shades. The white color is unique. Can be both monophonic, and in specks, stripes.
5. On the cane stalk there are leaves of large elongated elongated form, which differ in significant dimensions. Can be up to 80 cm.

Cannes belong to heat-loving plants, so they do not like early planting in open ground. But it is worth considering the fact that the sooner the flower begins its development, the faster it will blossom and begin to decorate the flower bed. Therefore, for planting, a method is used such as pre-germinate the flower and, due to this, artificially helps to start flowering earlier.

Some varieties of canna grow well in water tanks. In this case, they are planted in summer in an open reservoir on the site, and in winter they transfer to a winter garden. With this order of planting, it is additionally necessary to provide artificial lighting of the flower, the winter sun will not be enough. The temperature required for plant growth is 15 degrees.

Kanna: the most common varieties

Cannes belong to the very popular colors, loving collectors. Currently, the trading network offers a large number of beautiful varieties, differing in size and color of the flower, the height of the stem, the decorative features of the leaves. Even the most demanding lover can find a variety that will satisfy his most exquisite requests.

The following varieties were most widely spread:

1. Indian canna is one of the most common and unpretentious. It is easily grown on garden plots. It does not require special care. Refers to dwarf varieties, its average growth is just above half a meter. Perfect for forming curbs. Landed in the located on the area of ​​the tank, its excellent view will decorate any country space. Leaves first have shades of gentle green color, which gradually darkens during the summer, The plant compensates for a small growth with its stunning colors and the appearance of the inflorescences.
   

   Indian canna

2. Under the variety Durban hides a tall canna, which can reach up to 3 m in height. The most prized is the coloring of its leaves, especially spectacularly look in the autumn flower garden when decorating fences and structures.
   

   variety Durban with a bright orange flower

3. Poorly tolerated temperature drops canna Pak has an inflorescence of a creamy shade of white. Very beautiful and delicate, recalls the elegant gladiolus.
   

   variety Pak

4. Sort America belongs to popular, height to 1.5m. A red flower shakes its size from 10 cm.
   

   cana america

5. The Salmon Pink variety is distinguished by its low growth from half a meter, an unusual salmon color of the flower color and the striped coloring of decorative leaves. This helps the plant to occupy a central place on the flower bed.

Cannes: features of growth

With properly performed planting and well-organized care, the plant is able to please the owner with its flowering from June to late autumn. Before you start growing, it is worth familiar with its features:

1. The rhizome grows in width during the growth process. When planting, leave a distance for the development of the root.
2. The development of the plant begins with a powerful growth of the central stem up. In appearance, the stem resembles bamboo. On the development of arrows are guided when planting the plant in the ground.

Flower canna: landing

Cannes belong to the favorite plant as specialists in urban landscape design, and owners of country estates. Depending on the climate planted the plant both in the open ground, and in the greenhouse pre-grown seedlings.

Before planting the plant, inspect the roots. Separate them into several parts. Pay attention, that on a part of a rhizome necessarily there was one or several strong kidneys. Nearby located kidneys are left together, do not separate.

Separation points must be processed. For disinfection use crushed coal powder or solution of potassium permanganate.

Flower canna: planting and care in the open ground

In the open ground planted in the southern regions. Places choose solar, protected from the north side of the wind. The time of year is April month. There are no special requirements to the ground. It should be loose and prevent water stagnation, it is good to drain, to be sufficiently fertilized. Preliminary in the ground, a groove is pulled out. The depth is no more than 10 cm. At a distance of up to half a meter, plants are placed. Cover with a layer of earth.

Care is to periodically water the plants, especially important is the abundant watering during flowering. A few days after watering, the ground needs to be loosened a little, while the weeds are removed. Periodically, as the plants fade, the arrows and withered inflorescences are removed. This gives the plant a well-groomed appearance and stimulates the flower for the appearance of a new shoot.

Flower canna: planting and caring for seedlings

Growing seedlings are among the most popular, most widely used methods:

1. To begin with, the rhizomes are picked and divided into parts. The slices are processed.
2. Roots are dried a little.
3. Stacked in a container, covered with calcined sand.
4. Watering is done every other day.
5. Best roots grow on the sunny sides of the apartment, especially if the capacity is above the radiator, is constantly in a heated state.
6. With the correct planting and care the plant sprouts in two weeks.
7. After the appearance of the leaves, the plant is transplanted into a separate container, where it continues to grow as a seedling.

This method of growing through seedlings is the most successful and allows one to obtain a strong plant capable of prolonged flowering. In a cool climate with the planting of a directly not sprouted rhizome into the soil, the plant may not be able to bloom.

The seedlings are planted in the soil no later than the end of May. During this period, the soil must be well warmed up and there is no threat of a return frost. Seedlings by this time should be significantly grown and strengthened.

Plant the plant in a well-fertilized soil. As fertilizers, organic substances or mineral mixtures are used. In order to accelerate the growth of the plant, various agricultural techniques are used. The method of creating warm conditions has become most widespread.

Canna cultivation with natural soil heating is carried out in the following sequence:

1. The main requirement is good soil preparation. To create a warming layer, the upper part of the earth is removed. The groove is deepened 70 cm deep.
2. The first layer is laid on the bottom of the groove of hay or a small layer of rotted manure.
3. A part of the earth is poured. The soil layer should be at least 25 cm.
4. Seedling is being established. When planting the stem is not filled with soil, the growth point remains open, on the surface.
5. Depth of planting of the rhizome is 15 cm.

The subsequent care includes watering once for 10 days. Water the plant with a radical method. Periodically, to stimulate growth, fertilizers are added. During flowering, abundant watering is required.

Cana flower: growing with seeds

If during inflorescence the inflorescence is fertilized, then the seeds appear. They can be used to grow a new plant. The effect will not be rapid, with such a variant of reproduction there are difficulties. But this way of cultivation is also applied. In order to speed up the process of reproduction by seeds, it is worth following the following recommendations:

1. Start seeding on seedlings as soon as possible, the best time is January or early February.
2. In order to accelerate the process of germination, previously the seeds are thoroughly cleaned with sandpaper. The firm and dense skin of the seed does not allow it to grow rapidly and makes germination difficult.
3. Next, the seeds are immersed in the usual growth-stimulating plant solution per day.
4. Sow seeds in fertilized soil. Grow sprouts in the usual soil for indoor plants.
5. After planting, the container is transferred to a warm place. The plant begins its development from seeds only after the air temperature becomes 25 degrees.
6. With proper planting, shoots appear after four weeks.
7. After the appearance of the second leaf, the plant is dived and transplanted into a separate container for further development.

There is another way to destroy the integrity of the seed rind before planting on the seedlings. For several hours the seeds are left in the refrigerator, scalded with boiling water and kept for three hours in warm water. Then the seed is gently pierced or incised.

Planting seeds is recommended in the event that you wish on the site to have amazing flowers in color and shape. This is due to the ability of the cannon to preserve through the seeds the characteristics inherent in its species.

Flower canna: landing and care in the apartment

The plant is successfully used to decorate the apartment space. Cultivation in artificial conditions is performed taking into account such specific requirements:

1. A plant grown in an apartment needs rest. It lasts 2 months. At this time, pruned the tops of the stems, leave small cuttings to 15 cm. The temperature should be about 10 degrees.
2. For growing at home, low-growth plants are suitable. Planting is carried out in pots of large volume. The plant does not need tie.
3. In order to obtain large inflorescences, the first flower stalk is removed. The root system is strengthened.
4. Sprouting at home, canna needs a lot of fertilizing with fertilizers.
5. For a domestic flower, spraying is not used. Before the rain, the plant itself gives off moisture on the leaves and can be used to forecast the weather.

Flower canna: formation of the flower bed

The flower itself is very large and can decorate any flower garden. Therefore, it can be planted alone. In order for the compositions to look good, experts advise to observe the proportions. Large plants place on large flower beds and, conversely, in a small space to plant undersized. The flowerbed looks beautiful, if several varieties are planted next to each other, differing in color and height:

1. A beautiful view gets the space to be decorated, if the plants are placed along the fence, against the backdrop of verandas, backyards, houses. If a tall variety is used for design, it can be placed in the center of the composition or in the second row. Ahead of the large leaves can accommodate other groups of plants.
   

   Canna will be an excellent choice for framing the path

2. Cannes are used to frame, isolate or hide from the eyes of any parts or plants of the site. In this case, when they are planted, they are placed densely and receive a landing in the form of a fence.
3. Low-grown varieties can be safely planted on flower pots and used near the house or as a decorative element of the infield. They look very picturesquely at the expense of colorful leaves, a thick stalk and a large inflorescence, especially given that the flowering lasts a very long time.
   

   Cannes, as the central element in the flower arrangement

4. Beautifully look the compositions executed in a flower garden in several levels, due to a combination of short and tall varieties.
5. Planted with a variety of canna variegated colors will be beautiful, like multi-colored strokes, look not only at the time of flowering. A different coloring of the leaves of plants planted side by side in the flower garden will be an additional decoration.

Cannes look good and decorate the flower garden not only in the daytime, the nearby lamp will emphasize the high colorful form of the plant at night and the half-dark period.

Cannes: diseases and pests

Despite the fact that cannes are practically not sick and not to the teeth of pests in the garden, as exception, such trouble with flowers happens. Most often they are associated with poor drainage of the soil and the resulting increased moisture of the root. Distinguish such diseases:

1. Bacteriosis is shown by black spots on flowers and leaves. Most often, the flower lover will not be able to defeat the disease. It is recommended to remove the sick flower from the bed.
2. The defeat of rust causes red spots on the leaves and a gray rotting plaque on the flower. It is enough to remove the affected fragments of the plant and burn it to prevent re-infection.
3. In order to get rid of caterpillars, special means are used. The processing is performed according to the procedure proposed in the instruction.
4. Yellow leaves indicate excessive fungus activity. In order for the plant to recover, it is sprayed with a light solution of potassium permanganate.

Flower canna: how to store in winter

The plant is difficult to tolerate winter low temperatures and most often they die. In order to preserve the flower, it immediately after the first frost is excavated and prepared for storage. Depending on the available conditions, one of the convenient methods is chosen.

Kanna: winter storage in a private home

In the conditions of the country house to preserve the rhizome plant, you can, following the following sequence of actions:

1. After the plant is excavated, the roots are carefully inspected and left in a ventilated room for several days to dry.
2. For storage, river sand is best suited for pre-calcination.
3. Sand-covered roots are transferred to a storage room. The basement is best for this purpose.
4. Desirable temperature mode for storing 10 degrees.
5. Periodically, the roots are watered.
6. Several times during the winter, the roots are examined, with traces of rot removed.

Kanna: how to keep the plant in winter in a city apartment

In conditions of a city apartment, it is more difficult to create conditions for storage, but it is possible:

1. Save the roots can be in a glassed-in loggia. Buryed in sand at plus temperatures they do not lose the ability to germinate.
2. Fans of canna leave the roots for storage in the vegetable boxes of the refrigerator. In this case, it is necessary to fill up the roots with sand or wood shavings. Several times in the winter, perform an audit and remove it with traces of rot.

The plant is responsive to caring, very little effort is needed to make a flower grow beautifully on the flower bed, planting and caring for it is not particularly difficult. Using the recommendations suggested in the article, it is possible to plant a plant every year on the expanses of its suburban area or in an apartment and enjoy large, colorful flowers that will please a long flowering period.

Photogallery – flower canna landing and leaving:

Video: planting cannon from seeds

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Author: Daria Degtyareva

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