My sister was hit by a car and passed away this month. I miss her so dearly. She was only 56. I planted a lilac for her in my garden and I absolutely can not let it die.
❤ I AM SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT THAT HAPPENING TO YOUR BELOVED SISTER IT IS A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO REMEMBER HER, DO KNOW THAT IF THE ONE YOU ARE TRYING TO PROPOGATE DOESN'T MAKE IT, YOU STILL HAVE OTHERS THAT YOU CAN TRY, MIGHT EVEN GET BIGGER AND STRONGER ONES THAT WILL PROVIDE YEARS WORTH OF MEMORIES AND AWESOME FRAGRANCE. I JUST GOT SOME YESTERDAY THAT I CAME TO FIND OUT HOW TO CLONE FOR MEMORIES AS WELL.
Oh my gosh! So sorry to hear that. Make sure you feed the new lilac. You can make compost tea, or buy some food for it. They are pretty hardy, so that is a plus. Just make sure the soil is good. Beautiful share!
I just looked this up and saw 5 videos about how to do cuttings and starts and not one of them has updates to let viewers know how it went. So disappointing.
Yes, I know. I need someone to film me. Sometimes I make too many cuts, but would prefer a photographer to pause when I need a pause. Also filming holding my phone with one hand. Sometimes I use my stand when fiming. Sorry!
Thank you for this video. It is October 18th here, 2023. And a lilac branch had to come down.. I think I might have 25 new bushes that could be alive!! But I'm worried how can I save the. During this colder time?!?
Is it possible to leave each cutting in its own 1-gallon smartpot and have them as a permanent indoor plant? (climate controlled setting with adequate artificial light/water/nutrients)
Kind of a hyper specific question, but when you snap off the leaves of the cutting stem, do you snap them off or cut them off? And are those what people refer to as the nodes?
Cutting with a clippers works best. I snap in a pinch. Nodes, are usually referring to roots. These are branch cuttings and I have had 50% success when I cut and begin a new plant this way. It's a little tricky.
@@SheepHillHerbs Nodes are not roots. Nodes are the little notches where either leaves, branches, or roots will emerge from. There are two sets every few inches on a lilac branch.
I am desperately trying to save our lilac bush. We have to have our deck replaced because it's no longer safe and the lilac bush has to come out. The bush has special meaning in our family with tons of memories attached. Called arborists and they wouldn't even look at it.😢 Also is that just regular potting soil?
Oh no- that is so sad! Are there any off-shoots for the bush? I would try to make at least a dozen new starts from branches. You should be able to make a new one- it one be the same bush, but at least from the old bush. Yes, potting soil. I would also get Rooting Gel for Cuttings Midas brand) amzn.to/3v8NBj6
@@SheepHillHerbs Thanks so much, yes it's starting to bloom new growth, but the stems of it are teeny tiny. The bush is over 20 years old so I don't know... I did buy some root powder and will try that in the potting soil. Thanks so much for replying! Xx
You have to carefully transplant them into their own pots. To be honest, you could just start them each separately. That would maybe make it easier. It is sort of like when you start seeds together, and then you have to thin the plants, and transplant some of them. I had some casualties, which is normal. I typically have a 50% or less sucess rate when I do branch cuttings. Probably because I am busy and not as attentive as I should be.
I didn't for this video, but I am using this gel that preserves the roots. Not sure if it rooting hormone, but I got it at a nursery. I should check what it is exactly.
![Propagating Common Lilac [from Dormant Winter Cuttings]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Z5QwDMeh3c/mqdefault.jpg)
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My sister was hit by a car and passed away this month. I miss her so dearly. She was only 56. I planted a lilac for her in my garden and I absolutely can not let it die.
❤ I AM SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT THAT HAPPENING TO YOUR BELOVED SISTER IT IS A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO REMEMBER HER, DO KNOW THAT IF THE ONE YOU ARE TRYING TO PROPOGATE DOESN'T MAKE IT, YOU STILL HAVE OTHERS THAT YOU CAN TRY, MIGHT EVEN GET BIGGER AND STRONGER ONES THAT WILL PROVIDE YEARS WORTH OF MEMORIES AND AWESOME FRAGRANCE. I JUST GOT SOME YESTERDAY THAT I CAME TO FIND OUT HOW TO CLONE FOR MEMORIES AS WELL.
Oh my gosh! So sorry to hear that. Make sure you feed the new lilac. You can make compost tea, or buy some food for it. They are pretty hardy, so that is a plus. Just make sure the soil is good. Beautiful share!
Definitely trying this in the spring!!! Lilacs remind me of happy moments in my childhood. 🥰
Oh yeah! Did you have a lilac bush?
Thanks for posting this friendly instructional. Happy Gardening 2023!
YOUR welcome! Happy Spring💜💜
I just looked this up and saw 5 videos about how to do cuttings and starts and not one of them has updates to let viewers know how it went. So disappointing.
I know, I need to circle back with a follow-up.
I hope you can show me how to graft Ally left so I can have a multicolored lilac bush
Yes- I would like to make some more lilac videos. There is so much interest!
Ok i have new growth at bottom in sept. Weather still good southwestern ontario, and im doing today. I wont be upset if i fail and try in spring.
Oh nice! Maybe put in a pot to bring indoors.
Video starts at 1:25
Thanks
Hi you didn’t show the part how put in the soil, you just show the when is already in the soil
Yes, I know. I need someone to film me. Sometimes I make too many cuts, but would prefer a photographer to pause when I need a pause. Also filming holding my phone with one hand. Sometimes I use my stand when fiming. Sorry!
Thinking
Spring
Spring is here! Sorry for the late comment!
Thank you for this video. It is October 18th here, 2023. And a lilac branch had to come down.. I think I might have 25 new bushes that could be alive!! But I'm worried how can I save the. During this colder time?!?
Hi!
You will need to put them in pots indoors. The nights are rather cold now. Do you have a sun porch?
Is it possible to leave each cutting in its own 1-gallon smartpot and have them as a permanent indoor plant?
(climate controlled setting with adequate artificial light/water/nutrients)
All things are possible! It's been almost 2 weeks. Did you try it?
Is it possible to start a new lilac bush in the fall like now, end of October?
You could try, but I would keep it in the house in a pot. Or a sun room. A greenhouse would be best!
Kind of a hyper specific question, but when you snap off the leaves of the cutting stem, do you snap them off or cut them off? And are those what people refer to as the nodes?
Cutting with a clippers works best. I snap in a pinch. Nodes, are usually referring to roots. These are branch cuttings and I have had 50% success when I cut and begin a new plant this way. It's a little tricky.
@@SheepHillHerbs Nodes are not roots. Nodes are the little notches where either leaves, branches, or roots will emerge from. There are two sets every few inches on a lilac branch.
Yes, when removing leaves, you are removin them from the nodes.
Attempting to make a lilac infused oil
Oh nice! Sounds lovely!
My husband is at his childhood farm trying to dig up his childhood bush… I like why can’t we just take a cutting?
Oh my gosh! Heard so many people share trying to save a Lilac bush. I think that is so amazing! Yes, dig it up, but then start new ones as well.
I am desperately trying to save our lilac bush. We have to have our deck replaced because it's no longer safe and the lilac bush has to come out. The bush has special meaning in our family with tons of memories attached. Called arborists and they wouldn't even look at it.😢 Also is that just regular potting soil?
Oh no- that is so sad! Are there any off-shoots for the bush? I would try to make at least a dozen new starts from branches. You should be able to make a new one- it one be the same bush, but at least from the old bush. Yes, potting soil. I would also get Rooting Gel for Cuttings Midas brand) amzn.to/3v8NBj6
@@SheepHillHerbs Thanks so much, yes it's starting to bloom new growth, but the stems of it are teeny tiny. The bush is over 20 years old so I don't know... I did buy some root powder and will try that in the potting soil. Thanks so much for replying! Xx
Lilac
So I noticed u grew them close together what happened when u have to seperate them ?
You have to carefully transplant them into their own pots. To be honest, you could just start them each separately. That would maybe make it easier. It is sort of like when you start seeds together, and then you have to thin the plants, and transplant some of them. I had some casualties, which is normal. I typically have a 50% or less sucess rate when I do branch cuttings. Probably because I am busy and not as attentive as I should be.
have you used rooting hormone or honey to help with rooting?
I didn't for this video, but I am using this gel that preserves the roots. Not sure if it rooting hormone, but I got it at a nursery. I should check what it is exactly.
@@SheepHillHerbsyou funny..not as attentive admitter.
Too long
Can't please everyone😁