How Do You Divide Canna Lilies?
Cannas lilies are easy to grow and are highly prized for their beautiful flowers. Their dense clumps of large, heavy foliage make them a perfect backdrop, tall border or screen to hide unwanted views. They are kin to bananas and ginger, and are considered tropical plants, but will grow in cooler climates if they get at least 6 hours of sunlight a day and are cared for in the winter. There are many varieties with multi-colored foliage and flower colors to pick from. They spread easily, and dividing them into more plants is not difficult. Divide your cannas lilies either in the fall or the spring depending on what zone you live in. If you live in a colder climate you will want to dig them up and store them for the winter and then divide them in the spring. If you live in a warmer zone such as zone 6, you can leave them in the ground and divide in the spring. Dig the cannas lily bulbs up gently with a pitch of garden fork. Brush the dirt off so you can see the eyes or buds on the rhizome.
