Canna 'Phaison' (Tropicanna)
I'd like to have this or any other canna's if I can talk you out of a trade please let me know Thank You so much Janie
Canna 'Phaison' (Tropicanna)
The plants of most hybrids like tropicanna and bengal tiger are sterile,no seeds......
crestedchik Thank you I was not thinking about them being hybrids
This message was edited Nov 26, 2003 11:36 AM
bopjg -
Let me look in the morning at the ones creeping out the back fence from behind the pond. I don't dig them here in 9b, so I'm not even sure how or when to do it.
They need to be moved anyway because the are encroaching on the pond equipment. I'll do some research on how to do it and when is best (these still have leaves and are fairly small so I can probably get at them).
i move my cannas when completely died back or in the spring to give them time to restart root growth. hope this helps some.
Happenstance
The photo is so pretty I'll be sure to watch for you, Thank you Janie
bopjg -
I read about a bazillion different links on Cannas, everyone seems to have a different tecnique, but I've decided that here in 9b I can dig them now.
What I think I'll do is dig them, bag them, send them to you for postage.....how many do you want, like how many pounds? a #7 USPS priority box would probably be about 6 pounds at $10-$12 I'm guessing until I go see how big the roots rhyzomes are on these little guys or a smaller #4 box would be probably $5-$6.
Some people apparently grow them indoors overwinter, some store the rhyzomes in peat in the basement, seems to be a lot of choices.
Here's some info:
Winter CareWinter care is needed because cannas are very frost sensitive. If you live in a temperate climate, frost protection is minimal since freezing temperatures will not persist. Throughout winter you can leave your cannas untouched. You do not need to fertilize your canna because it will not flourish or flower during the winter months. When spring arrives, cut back the old shoots and new ones will soon grow. If you live in a zone that has harsh winters, it is best to overwinter your canna in a greenhouse or store the rhizomes indoors during the winter. It is simple to move your plant indoors if it is already in a pot. But if it is in the ground, you will have to transplant the canna into a pot to store it over the winter. If uprooting and repotting canna sounds like too much work, another option is to overwinter rhizomes. As soon as freezing whether threatens to arrive, dig up your canna and separate the rhizomes with only tips from the rhizomes with shoots. Remove all soil from the rhizomes and store them in a paper bag with shredded paper, peat moss, or some other dry medium. Restrain from watering the rhizomes to prevent rotting. When spring arrives, you may plant them in the ground and they will quickly grow.
Just let me know if you are interested in a couple or a bunch before I dig them.
I'm editing this message to insert a recent link discussing Cannas closer to your zone.
http://davesgarden.com/t/406751/canna
This message was edited Nov 25, 2003 9:08 PM
Happenstance up to 40.00 let me know how much to send you and thank you my friend let me know what I can do for you Janie
I also have lots of these to share if Happ can't get them dug. If anyone else needs some, just let me know.
BTW, Happenstance...can we know your name? It's hard to type your big username all the time and since I've been posting to many of the threads you post or are in a post, it would be so helpful. Thanks :-)
Donna
sorry for jumping in here...but Happenstance that's one heck of a great looking oasis!
Thanks plantsRfun, glad to have you join us, there are some additional images of my pond over on the Water Gardens forum.
Janie - They are dug and packed up. 142 ounces USPS priority from my zip 94517 to yours. Why don't you just email me your address and I can give you the postage cost.
Have three grandkids "helping" me this morning...a little distracted. Donna the name is Candy. :-)
This message was edited Nov 26, 2003 10:52 AM
my hand is waving-wanted a couple of these for awhile! Please let me know who-when where and how much! ;)
thank you and happy turkey day!
Candy, thanks so much for your name. I like it, sounds yummy. lol
Candy, do you have more or do you want me to send Dori some of the canna? Just let me know, K?
Donna
Hi Donna -
Why don't you catch some for Dori and I'll get the next one. :-)
I will be glad to Candy. I'll email her and get the information. Have a nice T-Day.
Donna
Happenstance Hi Candy got a money order sent to you this morning Thank You Your the best, I will call my canna garden Candy's Canna Garden and try to get a sign made that looks cute. Janie
Hi Janie,
I have some variegated Cannas: bengal tiger and striped beauty that you can have for postage if you are interested. I think the same rates quoted to you by Candy will work.
Everyone else,
I'm looking for some tropicanna if anyone has some they would like to trade. LMK
Daisy
flowerjunkie: Daisy That would be great I'll e mail you Thank you Janie
Dori and Flowerjunkie, you have mail.
Donna
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)!
Janie -
The Cannas are on their way.....had to wait til Sat AM to get to the PO....way too much food and fun on Thanksgiving and I spent most of Friday curled up on the couch feeling guilty about what I had done to my cholesterol level in one meal. :-)
Happenstance
I sure watch the mail thank you Janie
Daisy Thank you postage is in the mail 12/01/03 money order
Happenstance It came today thank you so much Janie
flowerjunkie Thank you my 2 box came all looks real good Janie
Glad they arrived safely Janie.....hope they make it for you, if not please remember to get back to me in the Spring for replacements.
I see I am a bit late to the game..... Any chance anyone still has a few of these? I ordered several kinds from Horns last year, and this was the ONE they substituted on me! Oddly enough it was the reason I ordered. LOL
Michele,
Yes, I still have a few left for you. I will email you.
Donna
Donna, have I told you lately how much I love you? ;)
Canna "Technicolor" which is a lot like Tropicana, will produce some striped offspring. I've tried it. I grew seedlings for someone one time. However, as you know, I don't have any seeds of Technicolor right now. :-(
Michele, :-)
D