How to propagate Hebe plants from softwood cuttings

Taking softwood cuttings in early Spring is a popular and inexpensive method of increasing your garden or indoor plant stock. This short video demonstrates the materials and method that any amateur gardener can follow.

[@TheCornishCottageGarden-bs5lf]

I propagate Hebe every year, my favourite being 'Hadspen Pink'

[@ashleymccarthy6232]

Thank you

[@rogenastyles9625]

Hi Larry, I have done what you said with a hebe but I find I’m getting a furry mould and the leaves are dropping off. I did have wood lolly sticks in there. Is that the cause. I think maybe I should turn the bag round everyday. What are your thoughts. Also my rooting powder is a few years old. Does it deteriorate and should I buy new. I shall be watching your other video’s.

[@ajones8699]

Probably too wet, as the damped off. And rooting compound needs to be fresh. Try again 👍

[@rogenastyles9625]

@@ajones8699 thank you

[@larrygollogly2493]

The lolly sticks could cause a problem, better to use plastic plant labels.. Mould can also be a sign of too much moisture, however it helps when propagating evergreen plants to punch a few holes ii the top of the bag covering the plant to allow excess moisture to escape. The use of old rooting powder is not recommended. Turning the bag twice weekly should be sufficient.

[@EnricoHoover]

As a deaf old bugger, I'd appreciate you putting subtitles on your video, and taking your cap off so your face isn't in shade, then I can lip read a bit easier.

[@martinshannon7632]

Brill

[@MaryPoppins-tu1ms]

What sort of bug this man talking about? Insects? Bug? It is a bag .