Ehemann's canna

How to Grow and Care for Ehemann's canna

Ehemann's canna · Canna × ehemanii

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

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist to wet in warm growthSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Ehemann's canna

Ehemann's canna
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist to wet in warm growth
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingRegular balanced feed during strong summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

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

How to Water Ehemann's canna?

Keep soil evenly moist to wet in warm growth

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ehemann's canna?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ehemann's canna?

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What Soil Is Best for Ehemann's canna?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ehemann's canna?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Ehemann's canna?

Regular balanced feed during strong summer growth

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How to Prune Ehemann's canna?

Deadhead to promote continued flowering. Leave to dieback in autumn

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How to Propagate Ehemann's canna?

Propagate by division in spring, or propagate by seed (sown indoors) in spring. The seed needs to be chipped or soaked in warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing

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How to Transplant Ehemann's canna?

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How to Care for Ehemann's canna in Winter?

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How to Plant Ehemann's canna?

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

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How to Repot Ehemann's canna?

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How to Harvest Ehemann's canna?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Canna can be susceptible to a virus

Pests

Maybe susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, slugs and caterpillars

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The Toxicity of Ehemann's canna

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Attributes of Ehemann's canna

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Canna × ehemanii
Genus
Canna
Family
Cannaceae
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