For the most outrageous effect, plant an odd number of bulbs in a large pot or barrel. The plants bloom in July and August, retaining an interesting look after flowering. Place in full sun or light shade. For non-stop flowers from July till frost, try canna with its distinctive tropical foliage of large brown or green leaves and gigantic red, orange, pink or yellow flowers. To plant the canna root, lay it on its side, bury one-inch deep in the soil.
Cannas love full sun and hot weather.
Most perform to their utmost in containers, the larger the better. No other flower is so divinely showy and impressive. Full sun or partial shade. Cool jumbo-leafed caladiums thrive in the shade. In soft muted shades of green and white or rich tones of hot and soft shades of green and pink, caladiums deliver an unbeatable luxuriance of lushness and tropical color.