How Do You Care For Canna Lillies?
When you want to add a tropical flair to your garden, plant colorful canna lilies. Canna lilies thrive in sunlight, and come in bright, bold colors. Though not actually a member of the lily family, canna flowers resemble the large, exotic look of lily blossoms. The hearty canna lily is a low-maintenance plant. With some basic care, canna lilies can be replanted year after year so you can enjoy their beauty for a long time. Plant canna lilies where they will receive full sun or mostly full sun. The lilies can survive a few hours of shade a day, but for best flowering results keep them in a sunny spot. Keep the soil moist and well-drained. Daily watering will give you best results, but you can water at a minimum of once a week during the summer. However, do not let the soil dry out. Use a fertilizer that contains organic material about once a month. Also, at the base of the plants use mulch made up of organic material, such as shredded bark. Remove dead flowers and leaves to make the flo
