Cannies looking bad?

Question

I transplanted some cannies out of my aunt's yard about a month ago. When we did this we were having extremely hot temperatures outside. Over 100 degress on some days. My aunt said that even though they're looking bad now, they will still come back out next year. That is fine, but I want them to look better now. We've still got lots of nice weather ahead here in my area before winter sets in. We're trying to sell our house soon and I want some nice green cannies in the flower bed, not wilted dead looking ones. Any suggestions on what I can do to perk them up? I water them once a day every single day, too.

Answer 1

Transplanting anything in the heat of summer is the worst time to do it, and increases transplant shock.

Water and time are what they need.  The roots need to recover, and they only re-grow as fast as they re-grow.

The best you could do would be to add some root stimulator in the water.

Answer 2

Unless you live in Fla. or south Texas, you don't have time for the cannas to recover and look good this year.  Keep them watered and when they turn brown, cut them down to the ground.  They might come back and they might not.