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Is it the right time of year to take cuttings from hydrangeas? If so how do I do it? Regards H.H by e-mail
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Cuttings can be taken at this time of year. Take tip cuttings of this years growth off of the shrubs, these will root easily in sandy compost under polythene, even without rooting hormone. Cut back the leaves on the cuttings to 2in long, so they do not dry the cutting out or overlap too much in the pot. Overlapping foliage leads to yellowing and then to moulds and death. Remove the lower pairs of leaves from the cutting and push into the compost. Put them in a sheltered spot in the garden and next sprig you should have healthy new plants to pot on into separate containers. Remember you can change the colour of your shrub. If the soil is acid they will produce blue or purple flowers, alkaline will produce pink and red. White ones stay white whatever they are planted in.
Horticultural.
Is it the right time of year to take cuttings from hydrangeas? If so how do I do it? Regards H.H by e-mail
Reply
Cuttings can be taken at this time of year. Take tip cuttings of this years growth off of the shrubs, these will root easily in sandy compost under polythene, even without rooting hormone. Cut back the leaves on the cuttings to 2in long, so they do not dry the cutting out or overlap too much in the pot. Overlapping foliage leads to yellowing and then to moulds and death. Remove the lower pairs of leaves from the cutting and push into the compost. Put them in a sheltered spot in the garden and next sprig you should have healthy new plants to pot on into separate containers. Remember you can change the colour of your shrub. If the soil is acid they will produce blue or purple flowers, alkaline will produce pink and red. White ones stay white whatever they are planted in.
Horticultural.
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