How to Store Your Peony Rhizomes

The peony is a flower that relies on a tuberous root segment known as a rhizome to grow. The normal growth of peony rhizomes can quickly cause overcrowding in a flower bed, requiring occasional dividing. Store these extra peony rhizomes properly and you will be able to replant them at a later time. Difficulty: Moderately [...]

How to Store Bare-Root Clematis

Clematis is a flowering vine, in bloom from May until October. With more than 250 species and more than 5,000 cultivars, there is a clematis for every garden need. Depending upon variety, the flowers come in different shapes, sizes and colors. Because the roots are somewhat fragile, most clematis are sold in containers. You may, [...]

How to Store Begonia Tubers

Begonias are native to tropical and subtropical regions and die if left outside in climates where winters are cold. Unless you plant your begonias in pots that you can take into the house after the summer, plan to dig them out every year. When you do, you’ll notice the plants have an underground stem that [...]

How to Store Potted Tuberous Begonias

In areas with freezing winters, tuberous begonias are not winter hardy. Tuberous begonias are tender perennials that need to be dug up and stored in a heated basement or garage so they won’t freeze. Potted tuberous begonias can be planted back outside the following spring. In late fall, before a heavy frost that will kill [...]