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Questions on tropicanna canna

15 years ago

Hello,

I have a few large pots, clay pots with clusters of Tropicanna Canna.The flowering time is over.What should I do for the fall/winter period.Should I cut them at the ground level and leave the rhizomes in the pot so they will sprout back in the Spring? Or should I pull them out,cut the stocks and keep the rhizomes in bags in a cold place so I can replant them in Spring?I appreciate answers for these questions.Thank you.Jim

Comments (2)

mcbdz
15 years ago
Hello jmmedeiros,
I'm no professional but, In your zone they should do fine in ground. I only cut back the flower stalks and wait for frost to kill foilage. Then cut dead leaves, mulch and good until spring.
Good Luck
Pattie
jmmedeiros
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Pattie for the feedback.Jim
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