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Lift Plants Before October Frost
Store summer plants before first frost for brighter next year.
In brief
Store summer plants before first frost for brighter next year. Lifting tender plants before October frost ensures stronger displays next year. Originally reported by Homesandgardens.
Lift tender plants
Lift tender summer plants before October's first frost to store them safely.
Store correctly
Dormant bulbs need cool dry frost-free storage while evergreen plants may need light and occasional water.
Tuberose
Tuberose bulbs dry and store in paper bags or ventilated trays for spring replanting.
Pineapple lily
Pineapple lily bulbs store in breathable bags or crates in cool frost-free places.
Calla lily
Calla lily rhizomes store in breathable bags or boxes in cool dry frost-free spots.
Agapanthus
Deciduous agapanthus store in cool frost-free spots while evergreens need bright sheltered spots.
Tropical water lily
Tropical water lilies store tubers in sealed containers with damp sand around 55-60 degrees F.
Tuberous begonias
Tuberous begonias store tubers in open trays or paper bags in cool frost-free places.
Check storage
Check stored bulbs monthly for rot before spring replanting.
Stronger next year
Proper storage leads to bigger clumps and more bulbs for a stronger display next year.
The one thing
Lifting tender plants before October frost ensures stronger displays next year.
