Cannas: Wintering a Canna, 1 by Sashagirl

Sashagirl wrote:
MKayH,
I am in zone 5 also, and have grown Cannas for years (20). I let the frost take the tops.(They turn brown and droopy). Then I cut the top completely off, about 4-6 inches above the ground. Take the bulb/root out of the soil, clean all the dirt off, and store in a breathable container(paper bag, wicker laundry basket,, etc.-covered with newspapers, old towels, blanket, or sheet, to block the light, and store in a warm dark place like an indoor closet until spring).
You can start them indoors in a pot in March, or wait until it's warm outdoors, and plant in a nice sized patio pot-if you're still going to put on a balcony. If it is to be planted in the ground, follow same procedure. Enjoy!
DeannaV