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How to Propagate Hydrangeas
Propagate Hydrangeas From Softwood Cuttings
The best way to propagate hydrangeas is by softwood cuttings taken in
mid-spring. Choose healthy growing tips and take the cuttings in the
early morning when they will be at their most moist.
Fill a few small pots with potting compost and water well.
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Use a sharp knife to cut about 10cm (5in) off the end of a shoot.
Place the cuttings in a bowl of water if they are not to be used
immediately. Using the sharp knife, cut the shoot just below a bud
(node) so that it is between 5 to 10cm (2 to 4in) long. Remove the
leaves so that only the top three or four remain. Optionally, dip the
cut end in hormone rooting powder. |
Use a pencil or dibber to make a hole in the compost about 3cm (1in)
long and insert the cutting into the hole. Three cuttings can be placed
in each pot. Gently firm the compost around the cutting.
Place the pots in a propagator if you have one with the heat on low. If
no propagator is available, cover the pot with a plastic bag and secure
it to the pot with a rubber band. Make sure the cuttings are not
touching the plastic bag because that would encourage them to rot. Place
the cutting in a light and airy position which receives no direct
sunlight. Inspect the cutting regularly and remove any debris or
cuttings that look unhealthy.
The cuttings should root in about 4 weeks. This will be obvious because
they will firm up and begin to grow. When this happens, repot each
cutting individually into pots. Repot at a later date if the roots start
to appear out of the bottom of the pot. Plant in their final positions
in late autumn (fall).
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