Do I soak canna bulbs before planting?
Soaking canna bulbs before planting is a simple, effective way to ensure your tropical garden gets off to a fast and healthy start. By taking a few hours to rehydrate the rhizomes, you are setting the stage for more vigorous growth and earlier blooms. You should soak canna rhizomes for about two to four hours in room-temperature water. This is enough time for the plant tissue to absorb moisture without the risk of the rhizome becoming waterlogged or beginning to rot.
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. Deadheading Cannas To promote blooming, check your canna every few days to deadhead (i. When deadheading, use small garden pruners or scissors.