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stormy19 Villa Rica, GA(Zone 7b) Sep 08, 2001

My durban canna(group) is approximately 5 feet around and 8-9 feet tall. It has beautiful leaves on it, and although I have had it for 5 years, it has never bloomed. Is this normal? I have tried everything I can think of and nothing seems to help. I feed it with deep feeding formula once a week and with systemic rose food once a month just like I do all of my other heavy feeding plants, but still no blooms. Anyone have any suggestions or will I just have to go on wishing my heart out for blooms that never happen?
Jackie

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deed Portland, OR(Zone 8a) Sep 08, 2001

Wonder if they are planted too deeply...should be about 5" Dee

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merkat123 Cave Spring, GA(Zone 7a) Sep 08, 2001

Are they planted in the sun or shade? I've found that cannas bloom better in the sun. Linda

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stormy19 Villa Rica, GA(Zone 7b) Sep 08, 2001

No, they are only planted about 4 inches deep and in full sun. I even dug up a bunch and gave them to my new neighbor and her's didn't bloom either. Any more suggestions? I need a lot of help with this one.
Jackie

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Zanymuse Scotia, CA(Zone 9b) Sep 09, 2001

This one has me stumped! Do they look like something is eating the tops off? Or boring into the bud before it has a chance to show itself!

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MzMunchken Crestview, FL(Zone 7b) Sep 09, 2001

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makshi Noblesville, IN(Zone 5a) Sep 09, 2001

Hi,
I asked someone that knows more than me about canna and she thought too much fertilizer and also they take longer to bloom that others. You do seem to have a long growing season. I don't have anymore ideas but if you want to trade let me know because I like the foliage part myself.

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eyesoftexas Toadsuck, TX(Zone 7a) Sep 09, 2001

Are they in a well drained spot, and are they getting enough water? Also, how close are they planted, and do you have any other plants with them that have extensive root systems?

"eyes"

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Larkie Camilla, GA(Zone 8a) Sep 09, 2001

I would say too much fertilizer..I never feed my Cannas..
Larkie

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