Can you store canna bulbs in shredded paper?
Wrap and Store the Bulbs To store cannas indoors over winter, wrap individual bulbs in newspapers or small paper bags and include a small amount of dry growing medium, such as peat moss or vermiculite. The growing medium will absorb moisture and help to prevent rot. Label and store: Once dried, label the bulbs and store them in breathable containers such as paper bags or mesh sacks. Keep these containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.Once dried, layer the bulbs with dry peat moss, newspaper, or shredded paper in a paper bag, cardboard box or nylon stockings making sure the bulbs don’t touch each other. By separating the bulbs you give them enough space for air movement to prevent the development of rot.Once dried, layer the bulbs with dry peat moss, newspaper, or shredded paper in a paper bag, cardboard box or nylon stockings making sure the bulbs don’t touch each other. By separating the bulbs you give them enough space for air movement to prevent the development of rot.Pot up the bulbs and give them 12 to 15 weeks of cold (35-45 degrees) treatment. The refrigerator makes a suitable cooler. Northern gardeners can store them in an unheated garage.
What happens if I don’t dig up my canna bulbs?
In colder areas north of zone 8, these tropical beauties won’t survive in the ground during winter. Gardeners in these regions can either treat cannas as annuals, discarding them after the season, or dig up and store the bulbs for replanting in spring. Store in a cool, dark place between 45 and 55 degrees. Places like cellars, unheated basements, cool garage corners and crawl spaces make great storage areas for cannas.