Q: I have dug and now am drying the excess moisture from the cannas. I am splitting the excessive clumps for storage. Should I take the clumps down to one tuber or can I leave a few together? Should I ...

The following is by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, Linn County Master Gardener Lisa Slattery I spent this past weekend digging and prepping my tropical bulbs for winter storage. I've had ...

Question: We had several huge canna lilies in our garden this year. They have now been killed by these recent cold temperatures. Is it too late to dig them up? If we do, how do we keep them through ...

Even knowledgeable gardeners seem to fall into two groups when it comes to lifting and storing tender bulbs. They either know how to do it and do so with ease, or they do not know how and are ...

Plants like caladiums, cannas, dahlias, elephant ears and gladiolus bring vibrant color and tropical flair to summer gardens. Unfortunately, they’re no match for our Midwestern winters. These plants, ...

Canna lilies, more commonly known as simply cannas, provide a lot of bang for the buck in any flower garden. Some varieties are grown for their flowers, others for their showy foliage. The main ...

Tender perennials such as tuberous begonias, gladioli, cannas, dahlias and elephant ears make beautiful displays of color in our gardens, but they don't survive harsh winters. Their bulbs must be dug ...

The first killing freeze of the season could happen any night now. Once it does, many annuals will look as forlorn as celery forgotten in the crisper drawer, so it will be time to pull up and compost ...

Heat-loving canna lilies (Canna) can bring a dash of the tropical to any garden, but they may need special care through the winter. Canna lilies are known for their large, vibrant flowers in striking ...

QUESTION: I was digging up my canna bulbs for winter storage and noticed a white substance around the roots of some of them. I was wondering if this is mold or fungus of some sort. If so, do I need to ...