Planting and Growing Canna 'Firebird'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season; water more frequently in hot weather. |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Feed weekly with a high-potassium liquid fertilizer during active growth. |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Canna 'Firebird'?
Keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season; water more frequently in hot weather.
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Canna 'Firebird'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Canna 'Firebird'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Canna 'Firebird'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Canna 'Firebird'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Canna 'Firebird'?
Feed weekly with a high-potassium liquid fertilizer during active growth.
Learn more →How to Prune Canna 'Firebird'?
No pruning required but deadhead to promote continued flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate Canna 'Firebird'?
Propagate by division of the rhizomes in spring
Learn more →How to Transplant Canna 'Firebird'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Canna 'Firebird' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Canna 'Firebird'?
As a patio plant grow in pots of loamless compost in a sheltered site in full sun. Plants can also be planted into a sunny border. Water freely and apply a high potassium feed every 2-3 weeks in the growing season. Lift the rhizomes in autumn when frost blackens the foliage. Store over winter in barely moist compost in frost-free conditions. See canna cultivation for further information
Learn more →How to Repot Canna 'Firebird'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Canna 'Firebird'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to canna viruses
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids, slugs and snails
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Canna 'Firebird'
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