How to Store Canna Bulbs in Cold Climates

Storing your Canna bulbs for next year is easy and money saving. Why treat these beauties as annuals when you can dig them up and replant next year!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Canna plant
• Clippers
• Shovel
• 1 Pair Panty Hose
• Small Amount of Dry Peat Moss

1. Chop down all existing foliage to the ground.

2. Dig up the plants root ball and place on soil surface. Wash all soil off with a garden hose.

3. Clip back most of the roots to the bulb. Leave in a sunny spot for about a day to dry out.

4. Once the bulb is dry, place in one leg of the panty hose and pack (VERY loosely) around it some dry peat moss. Tie the panty hose off and hang in a cool dry place for the winter.

[Gertrud]

on 9/27/2008 Just in time, the leaves are falling in Colorado and its the season to take in those bulbs for the winter while it is still warm outside. I appreciate your timely article. 5*s!

[ellischristina]

on 9/27/2008 Thank you for the helpful article, I was not sure just how you save these beautiful plants for the next year. Now I know. 5 stars!