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Fall digging question

15 years ago

Hey there all! I was just over in the Dahlia forum and someone had written that when they dug up one of their Dahlias it had sunk into the ground deeper than it was planted. This is my first year growing Canna. When I dig them up in the Fall, will I have to dig down further than I planted? I know it's a bit early, but if I don't ask now...I just might forget! If they do sink down deeper, how much deeper should I dig? Thanks, Deborah.

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arctictropical
15 years ago
Hi Deborah! I've grown them for over 30 years, and I've never known them to sink. However, new rhizomes that grow each season could be slightly lower than the original ones, but not much, since they tend to grow horizontally.
petpalikali
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Arctictropical! That's a load off my mind...and my aching back. Whew!
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