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Cannes in autumn: care, preparation for winter
These beautiful flowers delight us throughout the summer. But in the fall, Cannes need special care from gardeners. Only if certain conditions are met, you can be sure that next year they will also decorate garden plots.
Cannes care goal in autumn
Canna is a thermophilic plant, so it is unable to withstand the low temperatures for which winter in central Russia is famous. In order not to purchase seedlings annually, you need to take care of preserving your planting material.
Cannes are dug in the fall to protect their roots from frost
The rhizomes of the plant are used for reproduction and cultivation of canna. With the onset of autumn, they are dug out of the soil and stored under certain conditions until next spring.
Even before starting work on digging a canna, you should decide exactly how and where the roots of the flower will be stored. The following methods of storing planting material are most common:
- in a specially equipped basement or cellar, where the ambient temperature meets the requirements;
- in a refrigerator with a compartment for storing vegetables;
- in a flower pot, like a houseplant.
Autumn care for cannes is primarily aimed at preparing plants for the winter period, so that they can meet the new spring healthy and strong.
Features of caring for cannes in the fall and preparing them for winter
In southern climates, in order to preserve the plant, it will be enough to cut the flower in the fall and cover it from the cold with coniferous branches or straw. In central Russia, gardeners will have to work harder so that the cannes can bloom next summer. It is recommended to dig out the rhizomes before the onset of stable frosts, that is, in late September – early October. You should prepare a container for storing canna roots in advance – this can be plastic or wooden boxes with holes for ventilation or roomy flower pots.
Recommendations for preparing cannes for storage:
- Reduce watering frequency starting in late August. By the time the roots are harvested, watering should be stopped completely.
- All work should be done on a sunny day without precipitation. Cut the leaves and peduncles 15 cm from the base of the plant.
- Remove the plants from the soil along with the earthy clod and inspect the roots for damage and disease.
Only healthy planting material should be left for storage. Competent preparation of Cannes for winter storage is a guarantee that next summer your site will again delight friends and family with its beauty.