Help in overwintering

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  1. musical1

    musical1 Member

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    Hello,

    I am writing from chilly (or soon to be chilly) New Brunswick. I decided to try Calla Lilies this summer and was very pleased with the beautiful flowers. Is there a way I can overwinter these indoors to use again next year? Also I tried non-stop tuberous begonias and would like to know if there is a way to overwinter those too?

    Thanks for any help you give.

    Marilyn
     
  2. douglas

    douglas Active Member 10 Years

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    Hi

    If they are in pots let them dry out remove all leaves and stalks
    Store in cool dry place @35 to 45 deg.F.

    If they are in ground , Let the leaves tunrn entirely yellow/dig-up
    tubor/clean it remaove all stems/ and store in peat moss in a dry cool place @35 to 45 deg F. Do not letthem freeze.

    I have managed to keep mine going for 4 to 7 years now.

    As for lillies this my second attempt with them, So I am interesting in hearing about over winter them. I have them both in pots and in the ground

    Regards Doug
     
  3. musical1

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    Thanks Doug. I can do this part. How should I handle them in the spring, then, once they have made it through the winter in their pots?

    Marilyn
     

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