Question From:
valerie benton in halls head , mandurah Western Australia
Nature of problem:
I want to plant some shallow rooted plants down my driveway as under the garden bed is water pipes & telephone cables etc, will canna lillies be ok as the garden bed gets full sun & some wind
Type of Plant (if known):
Canna Lilly
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
no illness
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
mixed
How often do you water the plant:
will water twice a week if needed
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
plenty
How long since you planted it:
not planted as yet
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
not fertilised
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
will be in the ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
not planted as yet
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Answer:
Hi Val, Canna lillies should be OK as should any plant that grows under 3m high. Make sure that you put in a poly-pipe irrigation system with a tap timer as well. Don