Growing Hydrangeas from Cuttings | How to Propagate Hydrangea
03.07.2023 - 07:01
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Since the Victorian Era, Hydrangeas have been believed to symbolize gratitude, love, peace, grace, harmony, and beauty. If you want to easily multiply them to have more in your garden or for gifting purposes, here’s everything you need to know about Growing Hydrangeas from Cuttings.
Hydrangeas are a popular flowering shrub found in many gardens. They have clusters of large, showy blooms that come in a variety of colors, including white, blue, pink, purple, and green. The color of a hydrangea’s blooms can be affected by the pH level of the soil they are planted in, which can range from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
Hydrangeas are easy to care for and require minimal maintenance. They prefer moist, well-drained soil and thrive in full sun or partial shade. They should be watered regularly, especially during dry periods. Pruning can be done in the spring to shape and control the size of the shrub. Fertilizer should be applied annually in the early spring.
You can use general potting soil that drains well. Using a mixture of equal parts of perlite, peat moss and sand will give the cutting a good headstart. If you don’t have peat moss, substitute it by adding cocopeat to the mixture.
You can also go for a readymade propagation mix available in the market. We also have a detailed article on making potting mixes here.
Follow this procedure for Growing Hydrangeas from Cuttings.
Very soon, your cuttings will start developing new leaves, and once grown a bit, try to pull them gently. If the roots are formed and developed, you will feel some resistance. This is when you can relocate them to individual pots or garden beds.