Many longtime gardeners consider canna lilies the workhorse of the flower garden. That’s because they are available in such a wide range of flower colors, sizes and foliage color. Canna lilies — or ...

Understanding which bulbs need to be planted in fall and which need to be dug in fall can be confusing, so let’s review.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gardeners who prize dahlias, cannas and gladiolus are faced with a choice: buy new every year, or dig them up, store them ...

Bulbs bursting with color are one of the best ways to light up an outdoor space, long before most perennials, trees and shrubs have begun to grow. Planting spring bulbs should result in a gorgeous ...

Q: I have numerous canna bulbs that I stored in peat moss over the winter. My wife and I are going away for two months this summer and I wondered if the bulbs would be OK if I did not plant them this ...

Canna lilies are popular in many Australian gardens, especially in warm-temperate and sub-tropical areas. The lush green foliage and red or yellow flowers bring a tropical feel to a garden. These ...