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Canna storage

CercisCercis Posts: 42

I'd just like to ask for everyone's personal methods for overwintering cannas. I've read of several methods, RHS, Monty etc. 

Im just looking for a method that has the highest success rate, preferably 100%! 

Thanks

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  • Just bumping this up as I've hads no replies. 

  • rabwrabw Posts: 3

    Last year I dug up my rhizomes and stuck them in pots (breaking bigger clumps to fit) and then left them in the shed. I lightly watered a couple of times over winter as I understand they shouldn't completely dry out.

    I've had about 80% success in them coming back this year, which I read is about normal. This is my first winter growing/storing cannas.

  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,038

    Have to disagree about the dry conditions.

    I follow Christo Lloyds method, pot up, keep frost free, and, keep just moist. He actually suggested watering every few weeks.

    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,038

    Sheffield versus Cornwall, might be a bit unfair, but I do have about 20 currently doing well, in my lounge. They were kept moist throughout winter.

    Many different ways to skin a cat.

    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
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