Thank you, so much! Writing to you from south central Pennsylvania, USA! So glad to find like-minded people who can’t stand to simply discard those beautiful plants from the spring and summer!
I learned a lot from this video regarding Calla Lily..I bought Yellow Calla Lily last year as Easter flower..Wrapped in newspaper during winter and planted in a pot then outside late spring..I saw 1 yellow flower already. Now I know I have to split them, thank you..
I LOVE watching how you overwinter your outside plants Rachel, its amazing watching you cut them right back :-) I am learning absolutely LOADS from you :-) I never even knew about taking them out to store for their winter rests :-) Thanks so much for sharing Rachel and sending you loads of love and heaps of happiness from Waterford to Wexford for a fantastic Sunday today XXXXX
I must be a nervous non stop begonia caregiver 😅. I asked on another of your videos about care. I grew them from seed and want to save money by overwintering. It took forever to start them and had a terrible time with gnats and aphids this past late winter, but we made it.😊. The blooms were super gorgeous and one of my favorite flowers, but I haven’t bought them in a long time because they are expensive. So I have them chopped off as you did, so I’m feeling good about that as some leave 5” length or say to pop them off. They are fairly dry right now and they did look like a glob of roots and I was expecting a clean tuber which must not be the case. So today I will pop them in paper bags and store in experimental above ground root cellar and monitor temp. If it gets too cold the best I can do is put them in the north corner of the house by the door. So they are suppose to look like a glob of roots? Suppose the tubers are small the first year? Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video for wintering begonias. I have some that are still stunning as the weather has been amazing, and I never knew that could be kept and replanted. Will try do this and fingers crossed they’ll flower next year.
Hello from New Jersey,USA!! TY so much for the info..Easy and precise teaching. It's June 5,2017,I'll let you know Spring,2018,God Willing, how well I was listening.. john I;ll let you know
liked ur video, I have a calalili that needs over wintering. thanks for doing this. Although I left it outside last year and it did came back so I guess its hardy in my environment .
+MaryG Orchids Did your call flower this year though, Mary? I find that very often they come back for a few years, when left in the ground, but they don't flower and then one year they're gone. Or you could be in a milder area! Thanks for watching.
I found this helpful and interesting. Thank you. Have you seen calla lily begonias? Do you think they cross pollinated calla lilies with begonias to make them?
Well, I had to look up Begonia Calla Lily as I thought you were messing with me. I knew that calla lilies and begonias could not be crossed. It looks like an interesting houseplant though. It's a begonia and it's named 'Calla Lily' because some aspect of its appearance reminds people of calla lilies.
@@GardeningatDouentza Thank you very much. When I saw it, I was astounded and I'm just beginning to study about flowers, but I couldn't figure it out from Googling, so I really appreciate you answering me. 🌷
+Orchidaholic Thank you, Alberto. No, I've never done a video on those cute little anemone bulbs. They are very useful in the border though as they disappear completely in summer, making way for other plants.
Thx for this video! I have a begonia rex and a calla lily. I didn't know any of this needed to happen until today:) My begonia rex I think went dormant - it dropped its leaves about 2 months ago and is just a stump. I couldn't bring myself to throw it away even tho I thought it was dead. Is it too late to overwinter it? I'm in California. It also has these tiny black bugs in the soil which is what I thought killed it. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you!
Begonia 'Rex' is not a tuberous begonia. It needs to continuously grow and cannot be overwintered in the way described in this video. Begonia 'Rex' is renown for being difficult to grow and, unfortunately it sounds like you've lost yours. Sorry.
I have a beautiful Rex Begonia that I've brought inside for 3 years..can it be dug and dried like other begonias and stored in a paper bag? I love the plant and don't want it to die
Thank you for this video I have just taken my calls lilies out of its pot, I have a few bulbs so do I put them in separate bags? I bought it this year and it didn't last long at all. Died within a couple of weeks. So I am hoping when I replant them they'll bloom lovely 🤞
Sometimes Calla lilies go dormant early if conditions aren't right. If the tuber is still firm, the plant will regrow in spring. Leave tubers to dry for a day before placing in the paper bag. I put all mine in together, one bag for each type. Hope this helps.
@@GardeningatDouentza thank you, I bought them back when the weather was nice everyone else's seem to flourish, mine didn't. I've only really taken a proper interest in my garden this year. So all trial and error at the moment 😉
Yes, I guess it would be fine to dry out the whole pot and store it indoors. However, the soil will be desiccated by spring so you will have to renew the potting mix then anyway.
Thanks Rachel for the video. Do you experience vine weevil with your Calla Lilies? We seem to suffer a lot with our begonias and the dreaded vine weevil. I also have to check the auriculas as well. ME
+Margaret East Hi Margaret. Vine weevil are a pain. I don't have them in my callas or begonias (touch wood) but they do love the heucheras in the garden. I wonder might the fact that I remove all soil in autumn helps eliminate them from the callas/begonias! Yes, auriculas and primroses are one of their favourite foods.
On the Cala lily, I’ve just taken mine out of it’s pot to overwinter and it has numerous individual bulbs on it. Do I separate these now as you said and plant them separately next year or do I plant them all in one pot? It’s the Picasso variety just like yours. I didn’t do this last year and I only had one flower this year which was disappointing. Thanks.
I find when I lift my callas, very often they separate themselves. If you want to do it and they are reluctant, I would use a sharp knife. I'm not sure your poor flowering last year would be as a result of not dividing them.
Is there a chance they could survive outside if you mulch the hell out of them? I recall doing that with dahlias and begonias in Scotland. There would be some loss during some years but i found most would pop back up. Too lazy to dig them up!
What is best way to know which of my plants need this done for them. Is it just plant with bulbs or tubers? I have irises that I was thinking needs to be thinned out, plus they have orange lilies mixed in with them.
Hi there, thanks for the useful video. Someone told me just to bring them in out of the extreme cold last year so I put them in my unheated porch but they both died off. Perhaps I'll try your method this year! Can you put more than one in a bag, or do they need to be alone? Also when is it best to plant out again? Thanks, Andrew
Thanks for watching and good luck this year. Yes, you can put more than one tuber in a bad so long as they are properly dry. If they are not then they will rot so it's always a good idea to take the odd glance at them over winter. I start mine off in pots again in the greenhouse in February.
They really do better if started in pots, maybe in your porch! But frost will knock them right back so, depending on your weather, keep an eye on them and cover with fleece or something if frost is forecast.
Hello there. Begonias need to be overwintered in a cool place at a temperature minimum 45F (7C). When you pot them up in spring will depend on your climate and where you can leave the pots. I usually pot mine in March in the greenhouse. I am in roughly zone 9. Incidentally, your questions are timely as tomorrow (30th October) at 7pm I will publish a more in depth video on overwintering begonias. Hope you will check it out.
Thanks for this video, very useful. Can I just ask a question though, I took a cutting from a new begonia this year and it’s grown really well. Do I overwinter this the same as you’ve shown on this video, ie chop it right down and store it in a bag? I’m just concerned as it only has roots and not a tuber (if this makes sense to you).
No, don't cut your cutting back. Just overwinter it frost free but warmer if you have the facilities! I have occasionally bought flowering plants only to find they have no tuber so you cannot overwinter them this way. By next winter your cutting should have a tuber. We'll done, by the way!
@@GardeningatDouentza Thank you for your prompt reply. I will do that and yes I’m very pleased that I managed to get a cutting as the original plant has turned out absolutely fabulous. It’s called Power Puff Pink from Fibrex nursery and I’ve never seen begonias as big! I think I’ll keep it in the conservatory which I also use as my greenhouse for starting things off. I’ve also just taken some leaf cuttings from it after watching your video last week so fingers crossed they turn out and I can give my friends plants too.
@@GardeningatDouentza I’ve just checked on them and one of the cuttings has got mould growing on it. I’ve kept them covered in clingfilm is this correct?
+Sarytta Souto Thank you. Yes, lilies can stay in pots (in this part of the world anyway). Place the pots against the wall of the house for some added heat and if you can put them in a greenhouse your lilies will flower all the earlier.
+Gardening at Douentza awesome! I love in a small apartment, so no greenhouse, lol. But I will keep them next to the window, so they can receive some heat in the morning, no direct light, though. Should I remove the dead leaves? It will be completely naked, lol.
+Sarytta Souto I am not sure how lilies will fare indoors. I think too much warmth will be your problem rather than too little :P Yes, cut off the dead stems at about an inch above soil level! Good luck.
Hello. The only reason the calla lilies are lifted here in Ireland is because they are not winter hardy. I do not think this plant needs a winter rest but can tolerate one. I usually restart mine indoors or in the greenhouse around February as it coincides with increasing Irish temperatures.
My begonias are in also. Just kills me to cut off all the beautiful flowers, but it must be done. At least by the time I have to dig up the dahlias they have been cut down by frost so no loss of flowers there but can't wait until the frost hits the begonias before doing this. This year I have also potted up my dragonwing begonias and brought them in as well as rooting cuttings. The dragonwings were magnificient this year growing 6ft wide in hanging baskets. Never seen such a thing but loved it and could not bare to let them die which if left out where I live they would have done.
+Jackie Binkley I am with you 100%, Jackie. Why let something die when it is not hard to overwinter it. I'm also leaving my dahlias for the frost before lifting. Thanks for watching and commenting.
In the northern hemisphere the reason why we have to overwinter calla lilies in this way is that they come from warmer climates than ours. If you are lucky enough to live in a warm enough climate then your call should be fine left outdoors. Rainfall is another issue though. Hope this helps.
@@princephilip5678 Not necessarily. It depends which calla you have. Some are deciduous and some, like Zantedeschia aethiopica, may be evergreen in a warmer climate.
Hmmm, there are many plants that are important to me. The 'birth trees' I planted for my children are important. Other plants remind me of the people who gave them to me or the people who loved those plants and are now gone. My favourite groups are cattleya orchids, roscoea, caudex plants and South African bulbs. Hope this answers your question.
I couldn't make out where she said she puts them in a paper bag and put them at the bottom of her........? I couldn't make out that last word. Did she say at the bottom of her wardrobe?
How many flower(s) per bulb does the calla lily provide? Same for the Begonias? I wonder if it's a one to one ratio or if you get multiple flowers per? Thanks
Hi there. The begonia will produce flowers according to its type and bulb size. Some begonias have large flowers and some produce clusters of smaller ones. Generally speaking, a more mature bulb will produce bigger flowers. The calla is similar and each bulb will produce a new growth per eye. Hope this helps.
The problem with leaving begonias/cannas in pots is that you need to pot them up with fresh mix in spring anyway so it is easier to remove the soil in autumn and have less to store. There is also a danger that the potting soil doesn't dry out completely so will rot your tubers. Hope this answers your question.
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Thank you, so much! Writing to you from south central Pennsylvania, USA! So glad to find like-minded people who can’t stand to simply discard those beautiful plants from the spring and summer!
I totally agree. Why discard when we can reuse. Happy growing!
I learned a lot from this video regarding Calla Lily..I bought Yellow Calla Lily last year as Easter flower..Wrapped in newspaper during winter and planted in a pot then outside late spring..I saw 1 yellow flower already. Now I know I have to split them, thank you..
I LOVE watching how you overwinter your outside plants Rachel, its amazing watching you cut them right back :-) I am learning absolutely LOADS from you :-) I never even knew about taking them out to store for their winter rests :-) Thanks so much for sharing Rachel and sending you loads of love and heaps of happiness from Waterford to Wexford for a fantastic Sunday today XXXXX
+heartfullofhappiness Thank you for your wonderful comments and support. You are a rela pet, Lyn. :)
Thank you so much!! Calla's are my favorite flowers!!
Love and Kiss from me from the Netherlands
You are so welcome!
@GardeningatDouentza I did made my fist calla bulbs in a bag today !! I bought them every year not knowing ho
Thankyou. Easy on the eye and ear and quite inspirational....will give it a go.
Definitely worth doing!
Just love these flowers! And this is all new to me. Seeing that I can save the plant is amazing! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
I would not have had the heart to chop that plant like you did.
I must be a nervous non stop begonia caregiver 😅. I asked on another of your videos about care. I grew them from seed and want to save money by overwintering. It took forever to start them and had a terrible time with gnats and aphids this past late winter, but we made it.😊. The blooms were super gorgeous and one of my favorite flowers, but I haven’t bought them in a long time because they are expensive.
So I have them chopped off as you did, so I’m feeling good about that as some leave 5” length or say to pop them off. They are fairly dry right now and they did look like a glob of roots and I was expecting a clean tuber which must not be the case. So today I will pop them in paper bags and store in experimental above ground root cellar and monitor temp. If it gets too cold the best I can do is put them in the north corner of the house by the door.
So they are suppose to look like a glob of roots? Suppose the tubers are small the first year?
Thank you!
Just answered you on your last question. I think you should have tubers by next winter.
By the way, well done on growing from seed.
Just started my second year on my Callas! I hope I can save my begonias this winter! I am so happy to have found you!
I am sure you can do it. Happy growing.
Thank you so much for this video for wintering begonias. I have some that are still stunning as the weather has been amazing, and I never knew that could be kept and replanted. Will try do this and fingers crossed they’ll flower next year.
Your begonias sound wonderful and they should be even bigger and better next year if you save them. Good luck!
Begonias.. I've tried 2 yrs, with little success.. Always another year, I guess!! Beautiful flowers and all the colors.. Thank you..
+Crazyforflowers I wonder why that is! Begonias are easy plants here, if they are started off early enough.
Calla lilies wintering
Great video, thanks for taking the myths out of over wintering.
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@Trace Brentley try flixzone. You can find it on google :)
@Jeremias Justus yea, I've been watching on FlixZone for years myself =)
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Gm edagdwg thanks for sharing love this plant so glad to see these plants being taken care of Linda j ☮️❤️ ❤️💯 💯💯 💯
Thanks, Rachel. After a great effort, I got the video to work and it was well worth it.
+Risteard de Roiste Wow, hello Dick and well done! Welcome to TH-cam.
that soil looks tasty. thanks for very helpfull video.
have you been on that show
"my strange addiction"?
Lol, just kidding!
Hello from New Jersey,USA!! TY so much for the info..Easy and precise teaching. It's June 5,2017,I'll let you know Spring,2018,God Willing, how well I was listening..
john
I;ll let you know
Good luck!
Great information, easy to follow.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks very much. It is very helpful and exciting. video.
You are welcome 😄
Thanks for sharing 😊
Love your videos-so informing, yet such easy instructions-
I am very pleased to hear this. Thank you :)
Just what I was looking for, thumbs up.
Glad to be of service. I've just been lifting the callas and begonias myself this year :)
Gardening at Douentza j
I think your last message was cut off?
Blessing and thank you for sharing have a blessed weekend
+Linda Penney You too, Linda.
liked ur video, I have a calalili that needs over wintering. thanks for doing this. Although I left it outside last year and it did came back so I guess its hardy in my environment .
+MaryG Orchids Did your call flower this year though, Mary? I find that very often they come back for a few years, when left in the ground, but they don't flower and then one year they're gone.
Or you could be in a milder area!
Thanks for watching.
+Gardening at Douentza no it didn't flower so you think for it to flower I should lift it?
+MaryG Orchids Yeah. Try it this year and see!
+Gardening at Douentza yes I think you convinced me to lift them this year and store them in paper bag!
Thank you very much. Do I really have to dig them up for winter, after planting? You are so funny... fab presentation. Best wishes.
It all depends on where you live and if you want your plants to survive the winter. Best wishes.
Many thanks for the Input dear. I live in a little village in Oxfordshire.
Thank Rachel, with love,
I found this helpful and interesting. Thank you.
Have you seen calla lily begonias? Do you think they cross pollinated calla lilies with begonias to make them?
Well, I had to look up Begonia Calla Lily as I thought you were messing with me. I knew that calla lilies and begonias could not be crossed. It looks like an interesting houseplant though. It's a begonia and it's named 'Calla Lily' because some aspect of its appearance reminds people of calla lilies.
@@GardeningatDouentza Thank you very much. When I saw it, I was astounded and I'm just beginning to study about flowers, but I couldn't figure it out from Googling, so I really appreciate you answering me. 🌷
I need bulb calla lily. I love it 💖
Thank you Rachel for the tips, this is going to be really usefull!! :)
Have you ever done a video on Anemone coronaria care?
+Orchidaholic Thank you, Alberto. No, I've never done a video on those cute little anemone bulbs. They are very useful in the border though as they disappear completely in summer, making way for other plants.
True!! I do love them... but I'm really not good with their cultivation!!
I just bought some rhizome and I want to get it right this time.
thank you I learn with this video.
Glad it was of use :)
Thx for this video! I have a begonia rex and a calla lily. I didn't know any of this needed to happen until today:) My begonia rex I think went dormant - it dropped its leaves about 2 months ago and is just a stump. I couldn't bring myself to throw it away even tho I thought it was dead. Is it too late to overwinter it? I'm in California. It also has these tiny black bugs in the soil which is what I thought killed it. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you!
Begonia 'Rex' is not a tuberous begonia. It needs to continuously grow and cannot be overwintered in the way described in this video. Begonia 'Rex' is renown for being difficult to grow and, unfortunately it sounds like you've lost yours. Sorry.
I have a beautiful Rex Begonia that I've brought inside for 3 years..can it be dug and dried like other begonias and stored in a paper bag? I love the plant and don't want it to die
No, a rex begonia cannot be dried like these ones. It doesn't have a tuber.
Thank you for this video I have just taken my calls lilies out of its pot, I have a few bulbs so do I put them in separate bags? I bought it this year and it didn't last long at all. Died within a couple of weeks. So I am hoping when I replant them they'll bloom lovely 🤞
Sometimes Calla lilies go dormant early if conditions aren't right. If the tuber is still firm, the plant will regrow in spring. Leave tubers to dry for a day before placing in the paper bag. I put all mine in together, one bag for each type. Hope this helps.
@@GardeningatDouentza thank you, I bought them back when the weather was nice everyone else's seem to flourish, mine didn't. I've only really taken a proper interest in my garden this year. So all trial and error at the moment 😉
brilliant great info
Thank you
Hi, is it ok to dry out the entire pot and soil and just leave as is indoors?
Yes, I guess it would be fine to dry out the whole pot and store it indoors. However, the soil will be desiccated by spring so you will have to renew the potting mix then anyway.
Thanks Rachel for the video. Do you experience vine weevil with your Calla Lilies? We seem to suffer a lot with our begonias and the dreaded vine weevil. I also have to check the auriculas as well. ME
+Margaret East Hi Margaret. Vine weevil are a pain. I don't have them in my callas or begonias (touch wood) but they do love the heucheras in the garden. I wonder might the fact that I remove all soil in autumn helps eliminate them from the callas/begonias!
Yes, auriculas and primroses are one of their favourite foods.
+Gardening at Douentza PS How is that building going?
On the Cala lily, I’ve just taken mine out of it’s pot to overwinter and it has numerous individual bulbs on it. Do I separate these now as you said and plant them separately next year or do I plant them all in one pot? It’s the Picasso variety just like yours. I didn’t do this last year and I only had one flower this year which was disappointing. Thanks.
I find when I lift my callas, very often they separate themselves. If you want to do it and they are reluctant, I would use a sharp knife. I'm not sure your poor flowering last year would be as a result of not dividing them.
Is there a chance they could survive outside if you mulch the hell out of them? I recall doing that with dahlias and begonias in Scotland. There would be some loss during some years but i found most would pop back up. Too lazy to dig them up!
What is best way to know which of my plants need this done for them. Is it just plant with bulbs or tubers? I have irises that I was thinking needs to be thinned out, plus they have orange lilies mixed in with them.
This video relates only to tuberous begonias and Calla lilies.
Hi there, thanks for the useful video. Someone told me just to bring them in out of the extreme cold last year so
I put them in my unheated porch but they both died off. Perhaps I'll try your method this year!
Can you put more than one in a bag, or do they need to be alone? Also when is it best to plant out again?
Thanks, Andrew
Thanks for watching and good luck this year. Yes, you can put more than one tuber in a bad so long as they are properly dry. If they are not then they will rot so it's always a good idea to take the odd glance at them over winter. I start mine off in pots again in the greenhouse in February.
Gardening at Douentza
Thanks for the reply
I don't have a greenhouse, so when should I be able to plant out?
They really do better if started in pots, maybe in your porch! But frost will knock them right back so, depending on your weather, keep an eye on them and cover with fleece or something if frost is forecast.
Is it possible to leave begonias in the dry compost in a cold greenhouse ,and what time they need bringing on for spring 🤔
Hello there. Begonias need to be overwintered in a cool place at a temperature minimum 45F (7C). When you pot them up in spring will depend on your climate and where you can leave the pots. I usually pot mine in March in the greenhouse. I am in roughly zone 9. Incidentally, your questions are timely as tomorrow (30th October) at 7pm I will publish a more in depth video on overwintering begonias. Hope you will check it out.
Thanks for this video, very useful. Can I just ask a question though, I took a cutting from a new begonia this year and it’s grown really well. Do I overwinter this the same as you’ve shown on this video, ie chop it right down and store it in a bag? I’m just concerned as it only has roots and not a tuber (if this makes sense to you).
No, don't cut your cutting back. Just overwinter it frost free but warmer if you have the facilities! I have occasionally bought flowering plants only to find they have no tuber so you cannot overwinter them this way. By next winter your cutting should have a tuber. We'll done, by the way!
@@GardeningatDouentza Thank you for your prompt reply. I will do that and yes I’m very pleased that I managed to get a cutting as the original plant has turned out absolutely fabulous. It’s called Power Puff Pink from Fibrex nursery and I’ve never seen begonias as big! I think I’ll keep it in the conservatory which I also use as my greenhouse for starting things off. I’ve also just taken some leaf cuttings from it after watching your video last week so fingers crossed they turn out and I can give my friends plants too.
@@Tea_and_thyme_2012 Just looked it up. Looks fabulous. Let me know if leaf cuttings work with that kind of begonia!
@@GardeningatDouentza I most certainly will do.
@@GardeningatDouentza I’ve just checked on them and one of the cuttings has got mould growing on it. I’ve kept them covered in clingfilm is this correct?
Can you put all the bulbs in one paper bag or should I put in individual bags? Asking about calla lilies in particular.
Yes, absolutely. When they are dry, they are fine all in the one bag.
Its very beautiful,can you tell me, how to take care of it, about giving water? Now, my begonia almost them gone,pls help me
I am not sure what you are asking me exactly? Are you looking for begonia overwintering instructions or general care?
Hi, thanks for the easy explanation! I have lilies in a pot, could I keep them in it?
+Sarytta Souto Thank you. Yes, lilies can stay in pots (in this part of the world anyway). Place the pots against the wall of the house for some added heat and if you can put them in a greenhouse your lilies will flower all the earlier.
+Gardening at Douentza awesome! I love in a small apartment, so no greenhouse, lol. But I will keep them next to the window, so they can receive some heat in the morning, no direct light, though. Should I remove the dead leaves? It will be completely naked, lol.
+Sarytta Souto I am not sure how lilies will fare indoors. I think too much warmth will be your problem rather than too little :P
Yes, cut off the dead stems at about an inch above soil level!
Good luck.
@@saryttasouto How did they fare? any updates
This is my best process too
So I do not have to over winter them in the bottom of my fridge? Warmer temps will be OK for the bulbs?
+Catharina Bezuidenhout Yes, indeed. These don't need cold to rebloom.
TY for the info, frank in dublin
You are very welcome, Frank, from Wexford.
Hi , do you water them while they're inside the bag?😌
No, they get no water in the bag.
Please show how it looks after, before you plant them ? Let's see the results please thanks
I will see what I can do.
Do u clean up the dirt before storing in paperbag or just leave it ? Thanks
I knock off as much as I can but I don't wash the tubers.
Gardening at Douentza ok..thanks
If they were outside with two nights in -2 , leaves turned black, can I still winterize them?
If the tubers aren't mushy (and they probably aren't), you can still lift and overwinter them!
Thank you.
I was thinking, wintering in my country starts 1st December ,so I suppose I would do all that then or in November. We still swim in October.
Hmm, do you even need to lift them? Not sure where you are.
Thank you
Welcome
how long do i have to give the bulbes rest before i can replant them indoors?thats calla lillies.thank you.
Hello. The only reason the calla lilies are lifted here in Ireland is because they are not winter hardy. I do not think this plant needs a winter rest but can tolerate one. I usually restart mine indoors or in the greenhouse around February as it coincides with increasing Irish temperatures.
Hope this helps.
My begonias are in also. Just kills me to cut off all the beautiful flowers, but it must be done. At least by the time I have to dig up the dahlias they have been cut down by frost so no loss of flowers there but can't wait until the frost hits the begonias before doing this. This year I have also potted up my dragonwing begonias and brought them in as well as rooting cuttings. The dragonwings were magnificient this year growing 6ft wide in hanging baskets. Never seen such a thing but loved it and could not bare to let them die which if left out where I live they would have done.
+Jackie Binkley I am with you 100%, Jackie. Why let something die when it is not hard to overwinter it. I'm also leaving my dahlias for the frost before lifting.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
What if it was planted on the country with out winter. Is it ok to just leave it on the soil?
In the northern hemisphere the reason why we have to overwinter calla lilies in this way is that they come from warmer climates than ours. If you are lucky enough to live in a warm enough climate then your call should be fine left outdoors. Rainfall is another issue though. Hope this helps.
@@GardeningatDouentza this help a lot. So i i will just leave them they will continue to grow and will never go hibernate?
@@princephilip5678 Not necessarily. It depends which calla you have. Some are deciduous and some, like Zantedeschia aethiopica, may be evergreen in a warmer climate.
@@GardeningatDouentza how about the begonias? Will they wither and hibernate? Even without winter
@@princephilip5678 What type of begonia do you have?
Corns not bulbs and the Space is the Blossom, a leaf that turns a color
How warm is your wardrobe?.
My indoor temperatures are around 20°C = 68°F
What plant is very important for you?
Hmmm, there are many plants that are important to me. The 'birth trees' I planted for my children are important. Other plants remind me of the people who gave them to me or the people who loved those plants and are now gone. My favourite groups are cattleya orchids, roscoea, caudex plants and South African bulbs. Hope this answers your question.
All mine went mouldy 😔 what did I do wrong?
Kept too wet or too cold. Sorry. Bad luck!
I couldn't make out where she said she puts them in a paper bag and put them at the bottom of her........? I couldn't make out that last word. Did she say at the bottom of her wardrobe?
Yes, wardrobe :)
How many flower(s) per bulb does the calla lily provide? Same for the Begonias? I wonder if it's a one to one ratio or if you get multiple flowers per? Thanks
Hi there. The begonia will produce flowers according to its type and bulb size. Some begonias have large flowers and some produce clusters of smaller ones. Generally speaking, a more mature bulb will produce bigger flowers. The calla is similar and each bulb will produce a new growth per eye. Hope this helps.
If your growing them in pots...couldn't you just leave them in the pots and bring them in a basement or garage that doesn't freeze
The problem with leaving begonias/cannas in pots is that you need to pot them up with fresh mix in spring anyway so it is easier to remove the soil in autumn and have less to store. There is also a danger that the potting soil doesn't dry out completely so will rot your tubers. Hope this answers your question.