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Trimming canna's to trade
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Posted by sondra_tn 7/TN (My Page) on Wed, Sep 13, 06 at 9:22
| I am wanting to trade some rhizomes but I also need to trim them. What is the best length to trim them so I can send them out? Will it hurt them or should I find some I can just break off with no stalks on them?
TIA,
Sondra |
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RE: Trimming canna's to trade
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| It would be best to wait until after the first frost and then cut the stalks off at about ground level. If you're doing it right now, it won't make much difference where you cut them. The stalks won't be of any further use to the plant this year whether long or short. |
RE: Trimming canna's to trade
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| i planted some pond plants this past spring. i am looking for info on fall cutback and how to split the plants (cutting stalks or whatever) to get more plants for next year. any info is appreciated. i have some water iris', hibiscus, canna, and ruellia. i am new to this. thanks eric |
RE: Trimming canna's to trade
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- Posted by jroot 5A Ont. Canada (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 24, 06 at 18:06
| Sondra, The trick is to be sure there is an eye or growing end. I trim mine to about 8 inches when shipping, cutting them clean, and dusting with a fungicide all over. |
RE: Trimming canna's to trade
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Eric,
on the canna, you don't have to divide to get new ones, they should be multiplying on their own, can't see your zone, so I don't know if you need to bring them in for the winter, but in order to trim them you just trim them back, like nicolo said almost or to the ground, don't know on the other stuff!
(sorry for hijacking your thread sondra) |
RE: Trimming canna's to trade
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| Thanks everyone....now if the rain would quit so I can dig some up!! LOL Poor Jen has been waiting on me, but the weather has been aweful... ps. Micke..no problem..you are a great help to me and other's...:)) |
RE: Trimming canna's to trade
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i was under the impression that when i got them i could perminitly plant them in my pond and not have to worry about winter. i live in chicago. they are planted in pots that i can not remove from the pond.
eric |
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