Mini Bio (1). Robert W. Service was born on January 16, 1874 in Preston, Lancashire, England as Robert William Service. He was a writer and actor, known for Eureka (1983), The Shooting of Dan McGoo (1945) and The Trail of '98 (1928). He was married to Bourgoin, Germain. He died on September 11, 1958 in Lancieux, Cotes-cÃ´tes'D, Armor. france
1 While the plant can be grown from seed, germination can be uneven. 2  You can start the seeds indoors during the winter by sowing seeds in pots or flats and keeping them in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks. 3  After 4 to 6 weeks, put the seeds in a sunny spot.4  Set seeds one inch deep. Space asters 1 to 3 feet apart, depending on the type. 2  Water plants in well. 3  Add mulch after planting to keep soil cool and prevent weeds.If you're replanting shoots, use vigorous, young shoots to ensure best growth.
Then dig in a little peat moss and perlite. For planting in pots, fill a large pot to within 6 inches of the top with a well-draining potting mix into which you have added a little peat moss and perlite. Place one bulb into each hole. If your pot is large, you can plant two or three canna bulbs in each pot.