Light: Cannas need full sun to reach their flowering potential. Shade encourages leggy growth that can cause foliage to flop over. Plants in shade won’t produce as many flowers, either. Several varieties are grown for their colorful leaves, which are not as bright in the shade.

Soil: Plants grow best in consistently moist soil with a pH of around 6.0-6.5. If your garden soil is acidic (low pH), add lime before planting.

Spacing: Leave 18-24 inches between plants in the landscape. If growing Cannas in containers, select a container that is at least 18 inches in diameter, and plant one rhizome per pot.

Planting: Plant Canna rhizomes one to two inches below the soil.