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Originally Posted by Candice
I just purchased a Canna Lily yesterday, it was on clearance for $4, I have been eying these lilies all summer!!!! There was only one on clearance so I had to grab it! It's in great condition, but hasn't blossomed yet! I haven't found too much information on it though. I am thinking of lining my privacy fence with the Canna lilies, but of course I would need to get more than just one. Does anyone know about or grow Canna's????
I love their foilage...its soo tropical!
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There are lots of colors and blends of colors and in your zone you can leave them in the ground over winter (however they may die back). They are a true tropical lily and I have grown them many years here in pots, but it's a pain for me 'cause I have to remove the tubers from pot, store them in basement and hope they live, etc. I finally gave up. One only has to get as far south in Michigan as Detroit to get yearly performance. They are spectacular plants, form great hedges, and I would say go for it! Be sure to check out all the colors as there are some really exotic blends.
Culture is, they prefer light soil (peat blend - not heavy clay.) Water and fertilize like a Cattleya (when they need it and plenty). If you get frost where you are, then cover the bed after the killing frost with hay or leaves or something to keep ground from heaving.
Oh, I forgot to add, don't buy lots 'cause these guys spread! Takes a few years, but with diging and reseting tuber sections, you can multiply your collection quickly.
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) about growing Cannas but they are among my favorites to look at! Your privacy fence is going to be a stunner! 
NICE! I like all of these, including Candice's 
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