How to grow Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey is a perennial herb. The petiole is round, green or purple-red; the stems and leaves are white powder, and the leaves are broad oval. The flowers are larger, up to 20 cm in size, with straight petals, and the colors are milky white, yellow, orange, pink, red to purple. It is a horticultural hybrid and is commonly cultivated throughout China. Today, let’s learn about Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey's flower growing measures~

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Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey's conservation measures:

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey likes sunny and warm climate, not cold resistant. It requires fertile, deep, moist, and well-drained sandy loam. It can grow all year round in the south without a dormant period. In the area north of the Yangtze River, the stems and leaves withered after the frost. At this time, you can cut off the ground up to the ground, then dig out the rhizomes, dry them for a few days, and then bury them in dry sand and store them in a cold room at 5~7°C for overwintering. The stack should not be too thick, with a degree of 20~25 cm.

Since canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. bailey plants are tall, adequate water supply should be provided during the growth period. But it is afraid of waterlogging, and the soil is easy to rot. Therefore, the plant should choose a place that is sunny and sheltered from wind and has good drainage. Because Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey grows vigorously and the root system can reach about 70 cm in the soil, deep soil layer and fertile soil are important conditions to ensure good growth and development. Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey has large flowers, long flowering period, and requires a lot of nutrients. Reasonable fertilization is the main measure to grow this flower. Regardless of ground or potted planting, it is necessary to apply sufficient nitrogen and phosphorus combined organic fertilizer as base fertilizer before planting.

Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey needs to apply compound liquid fertilizer several times during the growth and flowering period. After each fertilization, water and loosen the soil in time to make the soil loose, so as to facilitate the development of the root system, make it more flowers and lush branches and leaves. If there is insufficient fertilizer or lack of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, the plants will become weak, with only stems and leaves, and little or no flowering. After each flower fades, it is necessary to cut off the residual flower stalks and apply liquid fertilizer in time to ensure that Canna generalis L. H. Bailey & E. Z. Bailey needs nourishment when it blooms again.