Canna seed mix, many colors and different sizes

Canna seed mix, many colors and different sizes

Canna Argentia, Canna Crimson Beauty, Canna Sunny delight, Canna tropical yellow, Canna Tropical pink, Canna indica, etc.

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This is a mix from all the seed producing varieties that I have in my yard. I have appr. 40 different Canna varieties, half of which produce seeds. They come in all bloom colors, leaf colorations and heights, from dwarf to medium to tall and extremely tall.
They all prefer full sun to partial shade and can be planted in any soil. They multiply very quickly and make a great tropical look because of the awesome foliage. Even when not in bloom, planted in masses, they look exotic.
Hardy zone 7 and higher

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Sowing instructions:

Cannas have an extremely hard protective seed coat that is impermeable to water. You can help the germination process by removing a bit of the seed coat through a process called scarification. Prior to planting, take a piece of sandpaper and sand the end of the seed until you get through the black seed coat. You''ll know that you''re through when you see the white endosperm. Basically, what you''re trying to do is make a hole in the seed coat so that water can get through. Once canna seeds have been scarified, they are easy to grow. Sow them a quarter-inch deep in a tray of vermiculite 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost date. Keep the vermiculite moist and the room temperature between 65°: and 70°F during the day and at 60°F overnight. The seeds should germinate in about one week. When the seedlings reach about 6 inches tall, transplant them into individual pots filled with a premoistened, well-draining potting soil. Add a granulated organic fertilizer to the potting soil (follow application recommendations on the fertilizer label). Keep the potting mix moist but not wet, and place the plants in a sunny (southern exposure) window. As the plants begin to actively grow, the soil will dry out quickly, so check daily and water when needed. Gradually harden off the cannas and transplant them outside, adding plenty of compost to the soil, following the last-frost date. Keep in mind that most cannas are hybrids bred for their flamboyant blooms and foliage. Seeds from hybrids will not come true to type, which means they will exhibit characteristics that are different from those of the mother plant (but not necessarily unattractive). If you''re feeling a bit on the wild side and don''t mind growing a few mystery plants, go ahead and start cannas from seed. If you want exact clones of your canna plant, you''ll need to propagate by division.