Dai`s Garden.

Ok Dai, will do :thumb:

 

A well maintained garden Dai, it's a credit to you.:thmb: 02

 

Looks really nice David. I wish I could grow Cannas like that.

I had a google of "Tropicanna" and got this http://www.thcfarmer.com/forums/f71/tropicanna-925/ - you learn a bit more every day :D :D

 

Dai, really lovely. I love the way you have big plants in it. They look so healthy too. Well done.

cheers

 

Thank you all very much. Peter try googling durban canna. See what that brings up.:D

 

Thanks David - it tells me how to grow them, but they are from S America and we are not quite as warm up here. I think I would do better with an Alaskan Canna. :D

 

Peter, even down here they need to go in the greenhouse over winter. I would definitely recommend them.:thumb:

 

Hi Dai. That durban canna looks good. I might get me one of those, thanks for the tip :thumb:

 

Just been having a belated look at your garden David, some nice plants there.:thumb:

I think Durban would be ok up in Harrogate if started of in a greenhouse with a little heat and planted out early June.

 

Just came back from your area Strongy. Very impressed with Abbotsbury, and the gardens in Lyme Regis.:thumb::D

 

How did I miss this David :cnfs: A lovely little garden you have there. It was funny cause I seen a few of those durban cannas today and thought they looked cool but didn't know what the were. They've been planted by a local road. Can u take cuttings :D

 

Talk nice to Strongy LMRR.:D:D

 

What is a Durban Canna as opposed to just a Canna? I have bought at least six or eight Canna tubers, but all but one failed to grow. I also bought a cheap plant in flower in Morrisons, which did OK but rotted over the winter under glass.

I think I am not cut out for Cannas - but I will try again as they are impressive.

 

Peter, Tropicannas ( Durban Canna ) are slightly hardier than the normal Canna lilies. That`s why so many councils are now using them for roadside displays. Buy a plant from a reputable garden centre or nursery then ask on here or pm me, on how to look after it.:thumb:

 

Thanks David for the info and the offer of help. I will certainly have a go again at some point in the future .