Tips For Pruning & Growing Canna Flowers

[@texasgirl6000]

Now this is how a plant/ flower video should be....no crappy music just great information. Thanks for showing how it should be done. 👍

[@talkdirttome789]

Glad it was helpful!

[@texasgirl6000]

@Talk Dirt To Me , 😉

[@s.mcchristy9704]

I have Canna bulbs that came from my Grandmother, 1898-1970 and she got them from her Mother. North East Missouri.

[@texasgirl6000]

Wow how cool is that. I'd love to have a baby root from one. Any chance of that?

[@badassbada1]

Love the video presentation and energy; well done Farmer Paula.. you are awesome! Thank you!

[@coyotefraise]

I was here for canna, and I discovered a special woman , thank you , from north Africa ♥️

[@sandrawidboom9135]

What a character, Farmer Paula. Your not boring and stuffy. Off to deadhead.

[@talkdirttome789]

Thank you Sandra!!! I appreciate your kind comment :) Sorry for the delayed response --- we had our first baby 11 months ago so I haven't been on KZbin much until recently. If you grow tomatoes, check out the new video I posted! Best, Paula

[@jimblair7724]

Do more Farmer Paula your great, we need you out here in plant land !

[@Gloriasbabyson]

You're truly adorable. And knowledgeable. Thanks for the info!

[@miamitreasurehunter]

Thanks so much. We just purchased one from Lowe’s are excited to see it bloom more. New growth of bigger leaves over the past two weeks are so great to see. You have a new follower 😃

[@talkdirttome789]

THANK YOU @Kelly Williamson

[@hejustleft]

Thsnk you Paula. Being an total canna freak, with no less than 3+ dozen coming to bloom in the next few weeks, I appreciate your method- totally new to me.

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey thank you for your comment. Did your canna grow taller with the deadheading? Good luck this growing season! Best, Paula Eagle

[@sujannna]

You're too much fun! informative, and to the point. I have over 22 cannas i potted up, ready for sale. I'll instruct buyers to watch you video!

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey Sherry, Thank you for recommending my video to your customers! Maybe you helped this video reach 16000 views!!! I appreciate your support! Best, Paula Eagle

[@adavis118737]

Love your Canna s and love Hilton Head too! Ive been visiting most every year for last 40 years!

[@greener336]

Can you please do an update? May 2021

[@omusic9901]

Thank you so much for sharing! Planted mine today, bought from home depot nursery, they.re 3 ft tall.

[@flipphone9748]

This is awesome!! Thank you very much!

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

Love these cannas, nice work Paula

[@talkdirttome789]

Thank you for your kind comment

[@danieljimenez4898]

I'm in Savannah Ga we are neighbors 😃. I am picking up some canna lilies tomorrow thanks for the tip!

[@mandisa1972]

I just bought a canna plant on clearance for a dollar. It has no flower but am looking forward to seeing them next year. Thank you for this video

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey Madisa, did your canna bloom? The bulbs multiply prolifically here in zone 8B so at the end of every season, I give away about 200 bulbs. Happy to give you some if you happen to be near Hilton Head, SC. Best, Paula Eagle

[@BCBRENDA]

I'm also in 8b zone FL. Start planting canna last year. When I cut them back I put the cuttings in the ground to see if they would come up this year! Guess what? They are growing! Have not seen any flowers yet. I made sure they have notches on them n the steam was strong.

[@sandebonzi2354]

I was wondering if that would work! I'm in NW Florida and just got my first Canna Lily... 😊

[@jmytvchannel7041]

Such a pretty plants 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@naturedegree5671]

Lovely flowers canna Thanks for excellent video friend fantastic

[@talkdirttome789]

Thanks for visiting

[@rieriec.36]

Thank you so much farmer Paula! My canna's are my passion. I discovered them last summer..and it went crazy from there. .I .I scarcify them and I now have over 30 seedlings under grow lights, and I still have maybe 70 more seeds to do... of course it took practice and trial and error but they are growing fast and healthy!

[@talkdirttome789]

Wow, you’re advanced!! I haven’t experimented with the seeds yet but I’m interested to try

[@mani-cr7zd]

Is this plant for one season or it says years and years. Please guide

[@PHanomaly]

Why seeds?? Been growing these for years, and I just divide the rhizomes (root clumps), which multiply like crazy without any work. Warm climates just leave in the ground, they will fill the whole garden!

[@PHanomaly]

@@mani-cr7zd years and years! They form massive knotty clumps underground, and you can split with a shovel every few years to give room. All I do when it freezes it cut the stalks to the around-- they grow back in a few months.

[@tellwel3767]

PHanomaly Agree, but sometimes you don’t have rhizomes for the special colors and people are more willing to give you seeds. That’s my story for scarring and planting 70 special seeds( I was as happy as a duck). Only 2 germinated. 😭

[@dewikle2]

In my second year playing with Canna. So glad I found your Canna tips last winter. Many tks! My divided/relocated batch (Cleopatra I think) survived and apparently like the sunny spot I moved them to in (late March) better than the full shade area they were originally found in. However Japanese Beetles REALLY went after the ones I moved into the sun. With a vengeance. I had to spray them. Interestingly, the canna that are 50 away, in full shade, have not been noticed by the beetles at all. THOUGH the plants in the shade have not bloomed yet. The ones out in the sun bloomed June 21st. I’m deadheading… so I’ll be curious to see what happens vertically! Cheers!

[@gendoll5006]

We have these in our front yard right in front of some windows and it’s pretty to look out and see then when they bloom, they just bloom for such a short time.

[@Gardeningisapassion]

Wonderful Information delivered by you keep it up 💯💯

[@garthleadon8483]

My cannas have never gotten that long but thank you for sharing what I must do to achieve it. Also when my cannas start growing really well in the summer I notice that the red color leaves them. I assumed it was because of birds sucking at them but is that really the case? I have a neighbor who has cannas & their red flowers stay up until the later fall without much color changes. We don't have a lot of foot traffic at our cannas like they do as well. I also cut my cannas down yesterday as it is fall and I did not want to have them get brown again when the temperature stays cold but was that ok to do so? I actually did not mess without them this past year the cannas where completely brown but the first day that I cut the dead ones down was the day after Easter this year and they eventually grew well again. I actually live in Easley, SC so it is awesome to know that you have these growing in the same state. Peace Love.

[@YSLRD]

THANKS! I've been busy with a remodeling project and neglected to deadhead. Couldn't figure out why they were so short this year.

[@marisolgomez5579]

Thank you!! I was looking for this advice on how to prune them. 😃🥰

[@talkdirttome789]

Aracely, Thank you for your kind comment :) Keep growing! Paula

[@pranatharthiharaniyer7290]

Thank you Farmer Paula

[@jenh849]

Excellent video, short and to the point, thank you. Ok so I was gifted some 7 ft tall cannas, I want to know if there is a way to keep them shorter? I want to put them in 30 inch pots. Not sure if it's a bad idea. I'm in zone 6b I think. Tyia :)

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi Tyia, we have some in pots that have only grown about 4 feet tall. I hope it works for you too!!

[@blackericdenice]

I have not done anything to my plants and they are taking over my garden. I will be uploading a video soon.

[@naturedegree5671]

What Lovely kanna Lily flowers Thanks for excellent video friend 🌹🥀🌺🌸💐🏵💮🌹🌷🌼🌻

[@talkdirttome789]

Thank you Nature Degree for your kind comment! I watched your jackfruit video - lovely!!! Best, Paula

[@moghithaalkibsi5965]

Can i cut the flowers and put inside in a vase.

[@jorgemontefusco650]

But what do you do to keep them smaller.

[@bigtime911]

What type cannas are they? Great video

[@tinagfeb1970]

You said plant bulbs in February.. will it not survive if planted in North Texas fall season ???? ANYONE CAN ANSWER PLEASE

[@ashimieeemmanuel7508]

Thank you for the video, I do have some canna lillies in my yard as well, they haven't grown as tall as yours though. I am going to apply your tips this season. I live in Savannah zone 8b. Thanks for the beautiful video.

[@PHanomaly]

I live in zone 8, and have had them even when I lived in high temp, dry desert heat. They thrive in sandy soils- probably just sand, if I let them. Water? Lots or not, low maintenance, cant go wrong, really!

[@jenh849]

Different kinds are different heights, I have some that only get 36", I like the because I put them in planters. Hope you get the results you want :)

[@joanitalouw4407]

Brown of the leaves how do u trim it

[@bobbiechinn9578]

Why is it hard for me to hear the way you pronounce canna?!? You're right tho in what you said about deadheading. 💚💚💚 I like ya 😊

[@giseliapereira5914]

Excellent Cannas

[@marlyhort]

Farmer Paula, thanks so much for your advise. I live in zone 9b (Scottsdale, AZ). I understand for Winter I have to cut them to the ground. Do I need to cover them up as well, or just let them be ..? Thanks

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey Marly, Where I live they can stay in the ground year round. I only dig them out if I want to divide and share them. Try covering some of yours with a thick layer of mulch and leaving them for the winter. Dig some up and save in a dark, cool place (basement, paper bag) so that if your in-ground rhizomes don't survive, you can replant the saved ones!! And watch my second video about canna winterizing!

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi Marly, we don’t cover ours but it won’t hurt if you do!

[@cindycharbonneau5178]

Thanks farmer Paula!! 👩‍🌾

[@talkdirttome789]

You are so welcome!

[@lmayorquin82]

Can I have this plant in full sun ?

[@talkdirttome789]

Yes!! Ours are in full sun!

[@sophiastella212]

Thank you 🙏 cutting mine tomorrow morning ❤

[@talkdirttome789]

Good luck!!

[@steveroof1266]

great tips. So our cannas are 7 foot tall with many blooms. some branches fall over. Q. Can we cut them back to thicken and strengthen the plant? Thx all and happy 4th. Steve

[@Christian-cc3jv]

I have a question. Will these plants grow back every year? I live in Illinois and we get snow.

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi, canna grow back and multiply in warmer climates. I think you will need to winterize yours since you live where it freezes. I made a video about how to dig it up and store for the cold season. Check it out!

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi Steve, what growing zone do you live in? In zone 8b, we cut them back all the way to the ground level at the end of the season and they do grow back more densely season after season! I made a video about winterizing canna - check it out!!

[@Christian-cc3jv]

@@talkdirttome789 Thank you so much!

[@friendlydemon7942]

thank you and god bless your soul

[@geeward1550]

Thanks for your video. I'm in zone 9b and have cannas in my yard. I deadhead like you but my blooms tend to cause mine to fall over. You don't seem to have that problem do you? How can I get my stems stronger to support the flower blooms? They only fall over when there are big blooms.

[@PHanomaly]

Wow, never had that problem, if anything, my flowers are wimpy compared to leaves. Sounds like a fertilizer that strengthens roots and leaf growth would help. I forget which of the 3 numbers on the fertilizer, like 10-10-10, one of those, when its higher. Ask a nursery for advice on the numbers. I think when the middle one is high, it's for more blooms.

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey Gee, Thank you for your interest. I've never seen cannas fall over here in South Carolina. I like what PHanomaly wrote & think those recommendations are worth a try. Curious though...are you perhaps watering too much? Sometimes if roots are soggy, they can't provide support to the stems. Let us know what you learn!!! Best, Paula

[@geeward1550]

@@talkdirttome789 thanks for your response. That area doesn't really get too much water. Just a few minutes of drip irrigation. Like I said, they do fine until they reach a certain height and bloom. Will try a fertilizer that strengthens roots and let you know.

[@fosrob24]

Do these need to be cut down in fall? Also, do these need to be pulled up? We live in Western Washington, and temperatures here go to freezing once or twice a year, no more.

[@talkdirttome789]

@fosrob24, yes prune them down to the ground when the growing season is over! I believe it's too cold where you live to leave them in the ground for the winter so have a look at my other canna video that explains how to prepare the canna rhizome roots for winter storage. THANK YOU FOR COMMENTING!

[@blackbox5582]

can anyone tell me the name of this variety of cane? I love these plants. Thanks and greetings from Rome.

[@SF-ze6go]

Canna indica/ wild canna lily/ Indian shot I think

[@mamamua4644]

I am in zone 9 and my canna Lilly leaves always brown on the edges. Why is that? Also, what happens when the stalk is completely spent and dried up… do we cut it down to the ground?

[@talkdirttome789]

yes! when it browns, cut down to the base of the stem. it will come back next year

[@RedBeamKano]

I have a canna that is 8 ft tall, what would be the best plants to surround them with?

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey Cano, it’s your personal preference! Our canna are surrounded by roses and okra plants which also have beautiful flowers and grow tall. You could use the canna stalks like a trellis for vining flowers to grow up - like morning glories!

[@PHanomaly]

Wish there was a way to post pics on YT.. anybody know?

[@live2loveothers]

My problem is my canna only blooms one head of blooms and doesn’t have multiple blooms on one canna strand to deadhead. What type of fertilizer did you use to get those blooms or what tips do you have to get all those blooms. Lovely video btw and thank you thank you for the tip.

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi, no fertilizer used and I never even water it because the rain provides enough! What zone are you in? Have you tried deadheading just the single bloom on each strand? The plant will then send its energy to new areas

[@robbieelmes3005]

Hi. Ilive in Thailand and my canna leaves and stalks suffer from rust, ( orange / brown spots). What can I treat them with to remove the rust and is there anything I can use to prevent the rust from reinfecting the cannas? Thanks for great videos.

[@talkdirttome789]

@robbieelmes3005 thank you for your comment and I apologize for the late response --- we had another baby in July so I'm just coming up for air now :) I actually do not know the answer to your question. I believe canna rhizomes might work better in large pots in your environment. The rhizomes don't like to be wet 100% of the time. Have you tried growing in a pot? GOOD LUCK and please subscribe to my channel. !!!

[@dewikle2]

What variety of Canna are your red ones?

[@dewikle2]

Tks for the pruning tips! Our new (2019) house (in central Virginia) came with 9 Canna all planted along the foundation on the north side of the house. I’m planning to dig them up and move them to a spot in the front yard where they will be exposed to dramatically more sunlight. Can you suggest the best time of year to do that? Tks, best wishes, and Peace!

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi, I just made a new video about transplanting the rhizome. What zone are you in? I’m in 8b and now is a good time to do that here

[@dewikle2]

We are 7b here. Our Canna’s are still putting out new blooms as of today 10/10/2020.

[@MsKmw15]

My plants are twelve feet tall and no flowers...whats up with this??

[@hhiyogawithwendy8957]

Love you Farmer Paula!

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi friend! I see you found me!!!

[@mariburn6515]

Your cannas are absolutely beautiful!💓 But how you gonna reach the top if they keep growing..?🤣

[@talkdirttome789]

you’re funny!! I need a step stool!!

[@rashidi268]

l love this flower ❤thanks dear for good information

[@talkdirttome789]

Most welcome 😊

[@tellwel3767]

Thank you Paula, quick and spot on info. First search on how to trim/cut them them and your vid is bulls eye 🎯. I’ m out the door to cut them.Byeeeee

[@talkdirttome789]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debzyoung3353]

Does this apply to pond canna's

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi Debz, it might work in your pond cannas. Let us know if you experiment and how it goes

[@thomasspratt5316]

Love your energy new sub

[@smartmaresh1]

Beautiful Paula👌😘😍

[@sir.fuentes7642]

Kaynas?

[@ibelieve1674]

What happens if the long flowering shoot only had one flower? Can I cut the shoot all the way down to the leaf? Or am I supposed to only cut right before the pods start?

[@PHanomaly]

I'm gonna try and answer cuz mine are just flowering.. but I'm real clear on where u mean about cutting. Can you be more specific? I dont think u can really go wrong, but goal is clip the seeds so they dont pull energy.

[@PHanomaly]

I try right where pods start to leave flower as much and long as possible.

[@fungreengardninghomemade1321]

Nice work

[@talkdirttome789]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ladyrenaissance2026]

My cannas have grown to about 5 ft but all of a sudden theyve started drooping terribly. You have any idea why or how to fix?

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi could you try to give them support of a wall, wood or some sort of trellis? Sorry so late to respond!

[@scottparker7668]

I love gardening

[@Cat-yn5jc]

I have Canna flaccida growing wild next to our pond. How do I grow roots from a cutting in a glass of water? In other words, where do I cut it?

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey CatNip, Can you cut off a part of the rhizome from the roots? We commonly refer to the canna rhizome a bulb because most people are familiar with bulbs. I have never propagated the canna from a cutting of the above ground parts. Try getting part of the root!

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi I will make a video soon about how to cut the rhizome beneath the soil so you can transplant. I hope it will help you! Cannas will not propagate from cuttings of the stem or green shoots, you must take it from the root ball.

[@lindaparsons5125]

Do they like lots of water

[@talkdirttome789]

yes!

[@rockmom62]

Where do I cut to when the whole stem is dead

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi, cut all the way down to the surface of the earth when it’s all dead for the season. I just made a new video about that - see winterizing video ! Thanks

[@EddaElid]

Hi Paula. This year I planted a Canna in a container. It received a minimum of 8 hours of sun. It was also watered every day. I also fertilized it and twice amended the soil to make it more acidic. Unfortunately as soon as my flowers boomed the leaves started turning brown. Do you know what I may have done wrong?

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi EEE, it sounds like you did everything right. You may have given it too much water which could explain the leaves browning. Before you water, stick your thumb in the soil. If you don’t touch any dry soil, skip the watering that day.

[@TVR808]

Thanks. Above or below the node ? Or doesn’t matter ? ✌️

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi, cut off the dead part and leave nods if they look healthy and will produce more blooms. Hope this helps!

[@TVR808]

Yeah, thanks.. Replanting and bringing back to life about 30 Ace of Spades..

[@kieuhatch4896]

Wished you had a close up, it was too fast and hard to see where you cut, but thank you

[@lindaparsons5125]

Do I cut at bulb or at y

[@talkdirttome789]

at y

[@Bobby2112G]

Do you fertilize at all?

[@talkdirttome789]

no!

[@aprilmurphy9921]

Any recommendations on pest control ? Something is eating my cana leaves.

[@TheAsiaAsberry]

Neem Oil

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey April, Another viewer asked the same question. Here's my response: We haven't had pests on our canna. At the end of the season, we completely remove all stalks and just leave the bulbs in the earth for winter. Apparently the canna leafroller larvae survives winter in rolled leaves on the plant. Do you cut them back between growing seasons? Sorry for the late reply, I had a baby but am back on KZbin now! Best, Paula Eagle

[@JP-is9gh]

thanks.

[@marge22-22]

Hey thank you for the infos ! Quick question, I live in Canada and I have a potted canna. I've never ''winterised'' as I just bring it inside my living room during winter and it blooms inside too. BUT, it's its third year and its starting to look a little bit tired. Should I cut it all back and let it grow again? And should I just wait untill winter and properly ''winterise'' it ? Thank you :)

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi Marge, I do think you should cut it all back at the end of this year’s blooming season. Leave it in the same pot for the winter while it’s inside. When you take it out in the spring, give it some new soil and/or compost and I bet it will look amazing next year. It sounds like you have very strong roots and a good winterizing system already !

[@cathyplantlover2862]

Have you ever thought about saving some of those seeds 🤔 and replanting or sharing them with your friends and neighbors?

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey Cathy, I give some of the rhizome away every year to the members of our community garden. We have so much to spare that a lot ends up in the compost pile. Thanks for watching!

[@willgaukler8979]

... started with 6 hand me down reds around 2012 ... now I have hundreds of pups to give away ... ... starting from seed just would take forever ... zone 6 here ... just do not let them freeze ... re plant separate pups in spring ...

[@cathyplantlover2862]

@@willgaukler8979 I started a bunch from seed and it didn't take long at all, you just scar and then soak the seeds till you see a little white root peeking out this is how I got started with my first batch of cannas . i start the seeds in feb and by june they are ready to go in a large pot or in the ground.

[@cathyplantlover2862]

Im zone 6b

[@johnfreeman1623]

What i have to do with canna lilie's pests?

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey John, We haven't had pests on our canna. At the end of the season, we completely remove all stalks and just leave the bulbs in the earth for winter. Apparently the canna leafroller larvae survives winter in rolled leaves on the plant. Do you cut them back between growing seasons? Sorry for the late reply, I had a baby but am back on KZbin now! Best, Paula

[@johnfreeman1623]

@@talkdirttome789 oh thank you for answering anyway,no i don't cut them.but i think everything eat their leaves😄snails,some caterpillars and other bugs.i don't know why but they do😬

[@hernan7800]

About how many plants did you have in that one section

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey Hernan, Sorry for the late response -- I had a baby so was offline for a bit. That one section started with 4 bulbs but they multiply prolifically here in zone 8B. By the end of the season, we have about 20 times the amount of original bulbs. We give the extras away at the end of the season otherwise our garden would be taken over by the spreading canna! Depending on where you live, yours might multiply too. Hope this helps, Paula Eagle

[@elizabethmadrigal7406]

💚Thank you🌸

[@PHanomaly]

Yup, you right, and mine do get 8 ft tall!

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey PHanomaly, Good job helping your canna flowers grow to new heights!!! Do you also grow veggies? I just posted a video about tomato pruning. Thanks for your support! Paula

[@PHanomaly]

@@talkdirttome789 always been a flower gardener, but working on some veges from seed this year after last year, when I discovered watermelons the size of a newborn baby, many along a chain link fence hanging. Omg, they were delicious! So I made sure to get a variety of seeds this year, and I see them growing.. pretty soon, I should find another baby in the manger, lol! I might sell them-- the way i do my canna lilies! Omg, I'm making a killing on them too!

[@mmp495]

Just like that... thank you🌷🌺

[@talkdirttome789]

Thank you Michelle!!

[@gemini0808]

Mine grew last year but didn't bloom 😣

[@talkdirttome789]

Hey that is a bummer. Could be nutrient and/or sunlight deficiencies. Did you try moving some bulbs to a different spot with more light? Or maybe enhance the soil with compost or fertilizer? Hope you have blooms this year! Best, Paula

[@PHanomaly]

Mine have the variegated-striped- leaves

[@Elaine-lq1ty]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@talkdirttome789]

Thank you for your support Elaine. Comments like yours encourage me to make more videos! If you grow tomatoes, check out the new video I posted! Best, Paula Eagle

[@sdbassin1143]

Wonderful info thank you🤙

[@talkdirttome789]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahhuff7678]

Thank you so much for this video 🤩

[@talkdirttome789]

Sarah, thank you!! Please subscribe to my channel!

[@jaybeeshultz]

bulbs???

[@talkdirttome789]

Rhizomes are like bulbs. Very similar

[@MissyPoo81]

Beautiful cannas!

[@talkdirttome789]

Thank you!

[@talkdirttome789]

MissyPoo81 thank you! We already see some growth sneaking out of the earth as of late February in SC!

[@marlyhort]

I forgot this question: I thought cannas are three different sizes: Tall ones, medium and pigmies....?

[@MsRenny23]

Beautiful! Paula, what do you do when they get too tall? Do you trim the whole thing?

[@talkdirttome789]

Hi Renee, Thank you! I will continue to dead head them until the leaves brown and become unsightly. Then I will trim the entire plant to about 6 inches above the ground, add a layer of mulch and leave the bulbs in the ground for winter. Up north people have to remove the bulbs for winter but we're in SC so we have more mild winters and the bulbs can stay in the ground. Thank you for watching!

[@Cheyenne894]

@@talkdirttome789 Does that also ring true with leaving them in a container for the winter I'm in S.C also

[@PHanomaly]

Just watched again, u so cute, girl!😂

[@deshgouri]

Right?! 😇 Exactly what I was thinking!

[@catherinevanetten8748]

She appears to love her canna...bis.

[@JavierFernandez01]

I'M ON IT!

[@gracie2298]

Since it’s a double n, it’s pronounced Can na, with love. It’s a two syllable word.

[@scottparker7668]

I'm sooo thankful that Jesus has got memories i feel like a superhero.

[@conniedaniels4739]

New title: The Plant 5hat Won't Die