you could grow your own hydrangea if you follow these tips.
Propagating hydrangea is a great (and inexpensive!)
way to expand your garden.
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and some time and patience to end up with another bigblooming bushin your garden.
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Start your new cutting in the spring or summer, Finney says.
You’re most likely to see that new growth between May and July.
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Cut off a small branch.
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Do this in the morning!
The plant will be the most hydrated early in the day, and this moisture gives it better odds.
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Cut off about 4 to 6 inches of a branch that doesn’t have a bloom yet.
you’re free to use pruning shears or a garden knife to take the cutting.
Trim the leaves a bit.
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You’ll want to leave two to four leaves on your stem.
Consider dipping it in rooting hormone.
If you do choose to use it, pour a small amount of the hormone into a dish.
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It’s not a necessity!
Plant it in seed-starting potting mix.
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While many cuttings take root in water, hydrangea plants can’t.
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Then, pat down the potting mix around the stem.
Keep your hydrangea cutting well-hydrated.
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Humidity is key for these blossoming plants.
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Watch for signs of sprouting.
Be careful if you want to check your potting.
“Babyrootsare super delicate so if you have to check on them, be gentle,” Finney says.
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If there is tension, you have roots."
Wait to transplant your hydrangea.
Give that tiny stem time to grow into a garden-worthy plant.
Finney says it can take six to eight months before it’s ready to be transplanted into your garden.
Thebest time to plant hydrangeasis in early spring or fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Woody-stemmed plants like hydrangea don’t propagate well in water.
You’ll need to use a seed-starting potting mix to help it take root.
Alltypes of hydrangeafrom panicle to oakleaf to bigleaf can be propagated using this method.
If you received a gorgeous hydrangea bloom in a bouquet, you may be able to propagate it!
Hydrangea cuttings do best with shade or indirect sunlight, sitting in a warm area.
Direct sun can cause the the cutting to overheat and rot.
