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How to Grow Cannes Mix II-III

Antirrhinum majus

Your complete guide to growing Cannes Mix II-III.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
📅Harvest105-115 days
🗺Zones7–10
📏Height0-3 feet
Cannes Mix II-III📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majus

When to Plant Cannes Mix II-III

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 May – June July – September —
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Companion Plants for Cannes Mix II-III

✓ Good companions

Begonias

Prosper in similar partial shade and consistent moisture conditions

Caladiums

Share similar moisture and shade requirements, create layered garden texture

Coleus

Enjoy similar warm, moist conditions and provide contrasting foliage colors

Elephant Ears

Share tropical growing requirements and create bold textural combinations

Impatiens

Thrive in similar partial shade conditions and complement canna foliage

Marigolds

Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting cannas

Sweet Alyssum

Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover around canna base

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut Trees

Produce juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most flowering plants

Eucalyptus

Secretes allelopathic oils that suppress growth of surrounding plants

Fennel

Releases allelopathic compounds that can stunt growth of nearby plants

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