How and When to Fertilize Canna Lilies

Canna lilies are happiest growing in moist, fertile, slightly acidic soil. But what should you do in terms of providing fertilizer to help ensure that they produce beautiful blooms?

These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions from southern North America down through Latin America.

Understanding their native environment will help us decipher their nutritional needs, setting them up to thrive within your garden.

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In our guide to growing canna lilies, we cover how best to grow and care for these tropical and subtropical plants.

This guide will take a more in-depth look at fertilization requirements and nutritional needs to give you the healthiest leaves, rhizomes, and blooms!

Here’s what we’ll cover:

When grown outside of their native environment or region, tropical and subtropical plants tend to have specific soil needs that must be met in order for them to thrive.

Cannas are no exception, so if you’re planning to plant canna lilies directly into your landscape, it’s a good idea to inspect and test your soil first.

Healthy soil is the best foundation for a healthy root system.

Observe the location where you’re thinking of planting your canna lilies – the soil needs to be fertile, and able to maintain adequate moisture levels in an area that receives at least six hours of sun a day.

Upon initial inspection, if you’ve found that your soil needs some help retaining moisture, amend the planting area with organic material. There are many options for this, but well-rotted compost, leaf mold, or aged manure are some high-quality