Propagate Hydrangeas With Ground Layering

[{"selector":"#anim-a8494ea5-4050-4745-9dea-34e815034cd6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b09c14c0-2290-4e54-b2c4-6506859159bc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Floral Separator By stacy ling Gardening Tips & Tricks Learn more

Grow your hydrangea collection for free! Learn the simple ground layering technique to easily propagate your hydrangeas. .

[{"selector":"#anim-6f385397-90e0-4c28-b65a-09a43c159b25 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(13.5036496350365%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f613c5c2-ecaa-4fe2-acd7-3e713f5d0da4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":300,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Choose a hydrangea branch that is close to the ground.

[{"selector":"#anim-a128f481-5fa1-4976-841e-1bf3a70c8c1f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-572002c9-df87-4977-a89c-14d296cb9d53","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f18597c8-2d3d-421c-a1fd-e4aa650f5fce","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Floral Frame

Remove the leaves where the branch will touch the ground when you gently bend it down.

[{"selector":"#anim-7e41fdca-26da-44c0-8f59-58a2a3e80c5f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(9.909909909909908%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Scrape some bark off the branch in this area. Make sure at least one leaf node will be under the ground. This will help encourage root growth.

[{"selector":"#anim-ff2caa6e-dca8-478a-91ea-9062fa1bb679 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(9.909909909909908%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Keep the branch attached to the mother plant. Do not cut it!

[{"selector":"#anim-d49e4b6b-5008-4718-8035-9ab7d8f752c4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(9.909909909909908%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Dig about a 2″ deep trench, lower the branch in, and cover it with soil.

[{"selector":"#anim-f4758c73-61f1-46a6-b783-2f04b680d002 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(9.909909909909908%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

To keep the branch from popping out of the soil, place a brick or stone on the buried area to weigh it down.

[{"selector":"#anim-d1ee9c62-1259-46a5-b47d-abbc77258dad [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(9.909909909909908%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

When roots form, cut the branch from the mother plant and pot it up or plant it in the garden.

[{"selector":"#anim-de260097-67ab-4d09-8665-5dcedba46778 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(9.909909909909908%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Follow along to learn more about propagating hydrangeas

[{"selector":"#anim-e0ecf60b-9638-492b-8ed1-31677cc248ac","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Floral Separator Gardening Tips & Tricks Learn more

Get more garden inspiration like this delivered straight to your inbox.

[{"selector":"#anim-24799083-318c-43d6-94cc-071c6659bcd5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Floral Separator Gardening Tips & Tricks Stay Connected

Learn my easy care approach to growing flowers no matter what size garden you have.

[{"selector":"#anim-8c1b8eda-a208-4127-9885-0ea7353a4d3b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f6a3e263-36bd-4cf3-b912-9d1e2dcc3394","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-70217afa-9964-4a0d-bb9c-7ef2fce6c862","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":750,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Floral Frame Flower Gardening Made Simple Learn more