How do you divide canna Lilly bulbs?

I have a large canna plant with nice red flowers, the bulb which I was given was approx 5-6 inches by 9-10 inches. The plant is growing great with at least 12-14 shoots about 5ft high with multi flowers on each. As I live in upstate NY USA I know that I have to dig up the bulb an put it away for the winter. When and how do you divide the bulb without killing it?

How do you divide canna Lilly bulbs?
Your bulb will probably have multiplied by the time you dig it up this fall. You can separate the bulbs or split the mass by plant. When I planted mine last year (given to me by a friend) I split the chunks into smaller pieces by just driving my shovel straight through where I wanted to break the plants apart. They are very hardy plants. I wouldn't worry too much about messing them up. Hope this helps! =o)
Reply:It's not a real bulb liket most lillies have.


Just dig up a big chunk and put them in a large pot


of moist dirt. Put them in a dark cool place.


Trim the stalk off even with the dirt.
Reply:Lily bulbs.....make sure the ground is wet good before


separating them. I never put mine away for the winter....


I transplant em in the fall and they come back in the spring.


lilies are pretty hardy, u cant kill em.


I live in Virginia,


Just separate em and make more lily beds this fall....