Cyntia,

Thanks so much for answering my questions. That is really helpful to me. If I leave it in this original pot, will it come back again next year?

Glad to help, I’m no expert but I try. Anyways, yeah they should be fine in the same pot but eventually they will need repotted and divide. Also, i live in zone washington and just make sure to cover them with mulch or in containers place them somewhere like your garage for the dormancy period. oh by the way I think you have The Tall Canna Lily - Australia

I have the green and white leafs with mixed color heads :) love them. They make me feel like I’m in the tropics hehe

Thanks so much for all your help Cyntia. The Canna Lillies are so beautiful.

No problem have a great day!

Diane, if I may interject a slightly different opinion:

A 6" pot is fine to "start" a canna rhizome or seedling in at the beginning of the season but you will typically need a 12" to 18" container for a typical growing season. You can certainly transplant your canna directly into the ground for the season and not be overly concerned about it becoming invasive in most locations. You will need to provide water and nutrients for max results. Winter temperatures determine your need to protect the rhizome from freezing.

Best, Kent

canna2grow ~ I appreciate your help on this. When my son gave this plant to me, it was already in a 6" pot. When would you recommend I plant it into the ground? I am in zone 8. BC Canada. It is still in bloom. Very dark magenta blooms. Thanks again.

Diane,

Growing canna plants are usually planted outside after “ALL” danger of a frost has passed.

Your available growing location best determines your choice of growing in ground or investing in large containers to be grown on a patio or a sunny location of your choice.

Canna's growing in containers typically require more care to ensure adequate water supply and the mature plant is subject to be blown over in strong winds and becoming root bound.

Plants growing in the ground do require some weeding and occasional watering and nutrients.

This first year I would place it where you will receive the most enjoyment and where you can provide the best care.

Best,

Kent

Thanks so much Kent. This really helps me a lot. I think I'll keep it in the pot on my deck for awhile and later plant it in the ground.