Canna lilies, more commonly known as simply cannas, provide a lot of bang for the buck in any flower garden. Some varieties are grown for their flowers, others for their showy foliage. The main ...
You may think the tall strong canna stems are reminiscent of a ginger lily — and are often called canna lilies — but they actually do not belong to the lily family at all. Canna lilies can reach 8 to ...
I consider myself an equal-opportunity gardener in the sense that I like to grow a variety of different plants in my garden and home landscape. Like most gardeners, I appreciate the ecological value ...
Cannas, sometimes called canna lily, are tender tropical plants that are generally planted as bulbs (tubers) in the early summer after the soil warms up. Many gardeners dig up and save their canna ...
SUMMER is the most anticipated season for gardeners with flowers, trees and shrubs all reaching full bloom. Agapanthus, alliums and canna are just a few of the most enticing flowers to add to your ...
When nighttime temperatures are consistently around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and soil temperatures are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s time to plant certain types of bulbs. Bulbs are nature’s perfect ...
As the days and nights begin to cool, it's time to think about planting spring flowering bulbs. When bulb shopping, think variety in terms of sizes, colors and bloom times to ensure a long-lasting ...