Looking for ways to grow more hydrangeas on a budget? Learn how to propagate hydrangeas in the fall and get more plants for FREE using the root cutting method.
Choose a branch that did not flower this season and cut a 5-6″ branch
Remove the lower leaves of the bottom two leaf nodes (where a leaf comes out of the branch). This is where most roots will grow from.
Cut the largest leaves down to roughly half size.
Stick finger or pencil into sterile soil or damp vermiculite to make planting hole.
Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and insert into a sterile medium or damp vermiculite. Gently close the planting hole.
Water well and allow to drain. Soil should be damp but not drenched.
Add small stakes and cover with plastic wrap. I prefer to add the stakes before planting the root cutting but you can do it either way.
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