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but in areas of deep cold, dig the tuberous roots with a garden fork. Allow the roots to sit in the sunlight for several hours to dry. Store dry at between 40 and 45F with a covering of dry vermiculite or peat moss to prevent the loss of additional moisture and damage to the roots from excess drying.
Common gladiolus left in the ground over winter will benefit from several inches of organic mulch to prevent freezing and thawing which can heave them from the ground. If the corms are particularly valuable, prepare them for winter storage by cutting the leaf stalks to about two inches above the ground as soon as the foliage turns yellow. Lift the corms with a spading fork and cure by spreading the corms in a tray and placing in a dry, airy site for several weeks. After they are dry, remove the roots and the remains of the old corms from the previous season’s planting and spread on a shallow tray. Store between 40F and 45F with a relative humidity of 80 percent. Canvas not hardy in
colder areas
Cannas are native to tropical America and are not reliably hardy in the colder areas of the state. If you do not wish to take a chance on the plants surviving in the garden, storage is not too demanding. After frost blackens the foliage, remove it to within six inches of the ground, dig, and allow to dry with some soil adhering to the rhizomes. Store upside down in a cool, frost-free location. Next spring divide before replanting.
Dr Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.
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