Red Canna lily – Canna edulis

Description

Supplied in a standard 5cm soil block

Description

Usually grown as an ornamental, Canna lillies are related to ginger, bananas and arrowroot, and produce an edible rhizome that looks similar to ginger but has a milder flavour. Tall, upright, broad – leaved plants to 2m are topped with bright red flowers.

Care

Requires a sunny position. Soil should be well – draining and well mulched. Cannas do not require high levels of fertilizer but will benefit from periodic application of an all-purpose fertilizer. Regular watering will be necessary during periods of hot weather, especially in the first year of growth. New growth can be encouraged by cutting the plant back to soil level after it has finished flowering.