Kabby--Other than the cannas--I believe all the rest of the plants you listed are tropical.
The only plant i can advise you on are cannas--in at least what I do.....
At least from my experience--When real cold or a light frost comes--
Cannas need to be allowed to have their leaves lightly frost-nipped. The leaves will be all limp.
Cut them all back--leaving ~ 8"stem-bundle sticking up. This will help as a "handle" to lift the roots up.
Wait about 2 more weeks and then dig the whole root mass up. be careful!
You can, gently, try to knock some of the lg. clumps of soil off--BUT--be careful--as the new pips
are quite fragile and tender at this time and can be broken off.
***Allow the roots to dry. Spread on some newspaper on a mild, breezy day to do this.
Roots need to be dry before you store them--or they will rot in a cool basement.
Store in your basement/laundry room in an open cardboard box for the winter.
Some crumpled newspapers can be, loosely, put on top.
Do not water! Just let them be for the winter.
In spring--take a peek and maybe mist the roots a bit now and then.
When it is time to plant--VERY gently, separate the clumps. You can break off, and remove, the old roots.
They have done their job!
The red, firm pips sticking up will be where the new stems will grow from.Try not to damage these.
Plant roots about 4" deep in a sunny area and water in. Wait! Water a bit as you wait.
It may take a couple weeks before you see new growth.
Now--there may be people that allow their cannas to remain in the beds as planted for the winter.
I suppose some Folks have protected. mulched areas and the Canna roots can stay in the ground.
I will let those folks to tell you what they do.
Hope this helps. Gita
