This Hydrangea Tip is very interesting. I can root cuttings easily here in North West England, I use the closed plastic tote method. I have even stopped using pots, I just put 3 inches of wet soil into the tote, stick as many cuttings as I can and close the lid. They root in about 7 weeks. Now I will try your soft top cutting trick. I am having great success with Aluminum Sulphate (Alum) turning my older bushes deep blue. Many Thanks.
I see there are a lot of questions and you answer all of them thanks not everyone does that. I need to continue reading them😁😁😁🌄so🌻nice of you to take time to answer, know how busy you must be.👍
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Most people ask good questions and you take the time to give a good answer. Always appreciate the people making videos to help others needing too get help from those who know 🌻Thanks again.
Thanks again for your videos. This one on using Hydrangea tip cuttings is new to me, and I’ll be trialing it. Your videos are always informative, well explained and always helpful. Thanks so much!
Fantastic results with using soft wood for hydrangea cuttings. Hooray! I’ll have to keep that in mind for the future. Wishing you and yours a great weekend! 🌿
Hi Jason, my hydrangea cuttings have formed new leaves, the next step is to keep them growing in container until they are big enough to be transplanted to the ground. My question is, do I need to bring them inside the house through the winter (Canada zone 5)? I don't have a greenhouse. I'm a novice gardener, I've watched so many of your videos and I found them to be very useful. All my lavenders cuttings have taken off too, thanks to you, wish you all the best!
Thank you, Jason, for the video. One point. You tube is now putting large type on the videos for reading and can be 1" or more, so we don't get to see the cuttings. But we caught a glympse momentarily. Thank you so much for all info you give us - v.nice video. I'll definitely be back. Blessings.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Yes, of course. I'll get my son on it. I'm not good on the computer. My daughter says old ladies shouldn't have computers, but I love it so much, and let's face it, it accesses the greatest library in the world.Blessings.
Hi Jason Fraser valley Rose Farm. If your not to busy, which you probably are. Do have a minute to tell me how to keep miniature Rose's in the house. I saw your video on keeping the regular bushes in the house. I was wondering about the miniatures. Thanks again. Have a great day.
Hi Kerry - minis are the same except easier! Because they're naturally a little smaller, they maintain shape nicely under lights with minimal cleaning and pruning. Good air circulation, watch for pests, cleanup old leaves, liquid feed as needed. Best luck!
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks so much. I still have to work on the 7 other bushes outside. I got hit really hard with black spot. I worked on the 24 year old Bush. I'm going to remove at least 2 inches of soil, and clean up the bushes the best I can. Thanks.
Once they go dormant, hydrangeas can hold overwinter even without light, so if you can shelter them in a cool garage or outbuilding that would be fine.
Hey Jason, LOVE your videos. Always so well informed and an abundance of knowledge! If you are starting those plants from cutting, how long does it usually take for them to form a well established plant ready for planting in ground? How long until they're bigger and productive (i.e. flower)?
Roughly speaking, I like to grow for a year before putting a hydrangea into the ground, and it'll probably be another year before it's flowering in any significant way.
Time is money, isn't that the saying? Ive always worked with semi-soft wood with moderate success, will now also try your new way. I also would like to see quicker success, why not.
I don't stick to a particular recipe. I've used promix and sunshine mix (peat/perlite) before with good results. Now I'm using a potting mix made from composted bark and shredded cedar fiber. So long as you have reasonable drainage and moisture holding capacity, you'll be able to manage the watering to match your soil.
Hi there thank you for this nice video. Why is my cutting keep getting wilted inside clear container it’s not in a direct sun. Soil is not dry. Thank you
Hi Jayson, thanks for that technique which I did last July and I already planted that hydrangea on the ground 2 wks. ago hoping it’ll get totally rooted when winter comes around in Toronto. My question is, how would I winterized it and as well the new roses inorder to survive our winter here at the horse shoe area?
Hi Galitov. Many hydrangeas are hardy to your winter, but the mophead types may benefit from protection. Again with roses - many are hardy to zone 6, but some may need some help. I did a quick video with a demo of how to protect the crown with dry leaves: ruclips.net/video/tPU6UOSVSBE/видео.html Evergreen boughs laid over top wold be another idea.
Maybe the very best is in spring or early summer, when there's plenty of soft tip growth. That way you'll have plenty of time for root development before winter.
Hi Jason, Awesome video and very informative. I am a little late in trying to root my cuttings this season, but thought I would give it a try anyways - nothing to lose. I used a different type of rooting home and planted in a mix of potting mix, peat moss and vermiculite (because that's what I had on hand). You said the cuttings should be in 70-77 degrees F. However, if I put them in the garage, it will be much colder than that. Should I keep them in the house? Also, should I put a clear plastic lid on top to keep the humidity higher? Also, how often should I water them? if I keep them in the house, should I be avoiding direct sunlight? Thank you SO much!
Hi Lorri - I have a batch in a south-facing window now with a clear cover for humidity. I guess it depends on the size of the window (and intensity of sun in your climate) but my cuttings seem to be doing well there.
Thank you for the great video. My question is, if I do this with my plant in the early summer (June in Canada ) can I plant it in the ground around September of the same year? And would it be strong enough to survive the -35 winter??? Please answer.
Thanks for the question. I don't think so - that's too fast to get them in the garden after rooting. I'd leave them in a pot for further root development for at least a season (if not two - with an uppotting in between)
can you root the tip cuttings in water, too, please? How many months before the first frost should the new plant from the cuttings need to be in the ground in zone 6, please? I have never grown hydrangeas before. Thank you!
Loved video on propagating softwood hydrangeas. Once the cuttings root do I put them in larger pots and leave them out of my makeshift greenhouse (plastic container), but still out of direct sunlight, and do I put cuttings in ground in fall?
For the soft wood cuttings- I’m guessing you need to time the cuttings in early spring or when you have new growth and née foliage? If you want to do hydrangea during dormancy then just do the semi soft style? Thanks!
Hi is it ok to propagate in September this video popped up and i thought about it to do please reply and keep up the good work and keep smiling happy gardening 😁👍🇬🇧
5 лет назад+3
Do you have an idea why in some cases the leaves dry off even when the cuttlings have enough moisture? And concering roses i see some of the leaves turn yellow from the outer edges on cuttings. 🤷♂️
Many of my cuttings get brown tips, yellow leaves, and also drop foliage during the process - sort of a transplant shock/nutrient deficiency thing. In my experience, it doesn't necessarily mean the cuttings will fail. Many will continue to callus/root and then shoot new fresh leaves once they take.
5 лет назад+2
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm well then Fingers crossed! Thanks
I just come across your channel looking for tips on pruning a rose bush and find this gem, I'm now planning to propagate a hydrangea this year. When would it be the best time to make the cuttings and put them in soil? before/after flowering, beginning/late spring/winter?
Thanks - my best success came on new shoots before flowering, and you can do this any time the shrub is in strong active growth. Probably best in early summer, to give lots of time for rooting and establishing before winter.
The stem that's just below the blooms is going to be semi (or fully) ripened wood. If you want the easier-to-root tip cuttings, watch for the stems that are putting on soft new growth. If there isn't already, there's likely to be a flush of fresh green vegetative growth on the shrub after the flowers are done.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you, she has some offshoots coming up that she said I could take up. It is a Hugh plant. White flowers turn a pretty dark pink or coral color. It's probably 20 plus years old. 🌸
My hydrangea cuttings we’re doing amazing and now the leaves are looking a bit on the yellow side. Losing that gorgeous green color. Any recommendations? Magnesium to the soil? They’re so delicate I don’t want to mess it up! Thank you!
It depends: if it were in my climate, and this time of year, I'd be expecting the cuttings to think about going dormant - and the yellowing would be quite normal. If you have them in a warm place (or you're in a climate where they should be actively growing) you could start to look at nutrients. It's not always iron or magnesium, although they're both often associated with yellowing. I'd check online resources for signs of nutrient deficiencies - it can be diagnostic to observe which leaves (newer or older) are yellowing first, and whether it's a general yellow or interveinal.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm they’re under lights in my house, around 69 degrees. I cut them in the early fall when temps around here cooled down and new growth started on many plants (so they’re younger than spring cuttings). Old leaves are definitely yellowing first and the most. Even a little curling up of leaf edges on old leaves. I could move them outside but I don’t trust my skills and it will likely kill them since it’s winter now and temps are low at night (sometimes freezing). Not sure how to over-winter them since I cut them early fall.
This is my first time watching your videos.....excellent explanations. However, a couple of questions specifically about hydrangas....after they are "stuck" how are they cared for if you don't have a misting system or greenhouse. What strength of hormone powder do you use, the "soil" mix...what caused the brown damage to the edges....am looking forward to your reply!
Hi Judy. You can use a humidity dome or tent to keep them from wilting if you don't have timed mist. The brown edges are from wilt/moisture loss. The cuttings have no roots! If you use rooting hormone, I'd say from 0.1 to 0.4% IBA
Great video. Once the hydraenga cuttings have rooted are you suppose to eventually pinch out the growing tip, or do you just pot them on and that's it. Thank you. Regards.
Hydrangeas are usually recommended to USDA zones 4 through 9, but they do struggle a bit on the warmer end of the range in places with hot summers. They'll perform much better with some shade in that kind of weather.
I like early summer - plenty of semi-hardwood cuttings available in the landscape. I do find that fine sand holds a bit too much moisture. I use a composted bark mulch mix or a peat/perlite blend
I'd give it a try sooner than later. The roots that develop in water are quite different than those that develop in soil - so you may notice some root die-back in the transition time.
Hi Jason, thanks to your informative video, I’ve successfully propagated 6 hydrangea. But the new leaves branched out seem shrink and stay so small, also lighter colour. I gave them some half dosage of balance fertilizer after I saw that a week ago, but don’t really see any improvement. Please tell me what can I do to help it grow healthier.
It may take a bit of time for the new roots to be able to effectively transport up nutrients - continue to fertilize at 1/2 strength, and don't drown the roots with excess watering.
Thanks for the informative video. i saw one of your other videos awhile back on similar topic and i was wondering if you have a video on what is the best or the most ideal rooting medium - it seems like you are using straight potting soil or potting mix because i do not see any perlite in your pot.
I use several varieties of potting mix throughout the year. This one was a composted bark and shredded cedar fiber mix. I've also done well with a peat/perlite mix. I'm not sure I could say that one is better than the other, so long as you manage moisture appropriately. I know some people swear by coarse sand, but I haven't come around to trialing it yet.
Hi...Nice to hear How to's from someone, hehe, fairly local. I'm on S. Vancouver Island. My question, Can I start these cuttings now, September 21, and then, can they stay in protected area outside all winter or can they stay at a window in my garage? That garage gets cold in Winter months. thanks. note: Hydrangeas or roses?
Hi Linda. There's no harm in trying, but it's getting a bit late now for the roses or hydrangeas to set roots before winter. That said, you can get away with pretty much anything with your climate on S. Vancouver Island! I'm cheating in a few last cuttings this week to see what I can get. Outside (sheltered) or in the garage are both good options in your area.
Hey I planted Hydrangea s 3yrs ago and the first and second year they didn't grow much and blooms where few and didn't last long .I transplanted 1 plant across yar right next to a wall and it's took off 4 foot tall but didn't put out any blooms or flowers what's your opinion on wintering it it ? As to where I am winter will be here in few months .
Hi Meghan. If you're in a northern hemisphere cold-winter climate, maybe a bit. I'm continuing to take cuttings only because 1) I'm a little bit obsessed with plant propagation and 2) I've wrestled away a little space in the house for grow lights. If you can find a way to protect your cuttings over winter...
Best temps for rooting are between 70 and 77F (20 to 25C). Relatively high humidity (or timed mist) to keep the cuttings from drying out. Bright filtered sun or semi-shade. Take the cuttings anytime the plant is in active growth, but I like to do so early in the season to give plenty of time for rooting.
Once they have rooted how do you acclimate them to regular life? And if some are burned what is the best way to care for them. And when and how to fertilize PLEASE?!
Hi Eric. Yes, most of the time I do for shrubs - in the range of 0.3 or 0.4 IBA for semi-hardwood. I'd probably drop it down to 0.1% for the tip cuttings.
Would a thorny blackberry work the same way? I have lots of sawtooth growing in the middle of a juniper hedge that I’d like to propagate in an appropriate area instead of where it currently is. I also thought about “walking” them over to the fence line by burying their heads each year as close as I can get them until I reach it but I’d rather have a 20 minute project than a 5 year one :)
Hello! Thank you for the video! I don’t have the time and money to buy the rooting hormone. Also, I tried that method last year and it didn’t work for me. What’s your opinion on just letting the hydrangea sit in water method and let the roots grow on its own? I know it will take about a month
So what happens if I just take a cut and sticks it on the ground directly instead of in a pot? I tends to forget to water those in a pot so sticking it on the ground would be much easier if possible?
Hi Sarah - If I did this earlier in the season, I might have been able to finish them in gallon pots for spring 2020 - as is, I think I'll pot them up in spring for later summer sale, and if they don't sell, hold them through for early 2021.
Hi funny you mentioned Hydrangea cuttings , I have gone crazy with these and my question is now that I have a ton of baby hydrangea and falls coming can I over winter them in my shed ? Or do they need a warm place to over winter?
I dont suppose u have any tips on setting up a homeowners mist system...equipment do and donts...messes it makes..electrical problems to.watch out.for because water and elctric dont mix well.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm ...guess the really important part of your reply is "unfertilized" potting mix---which most people would not read on a bag's label at the store......
That sucks. I don't have much advice on deer (we don't get them here in any serious way) but I've heard from others that products like "Plantskydd" or "Bobbex" can be effective.
Hi Toni. Now is good. You could have begun a bit earlier in the season too (right around the first flush of blooms). I overwinter my rooted cuttings in a cool sheltered space. In my case, that's a greenhouse, but a cool room would do fine.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm wow thanks for the quick response. Would a basement be too dark. I have an enclosed porch but it does get around 32/30 degrees. Is that too cold? Love your videos, so easy to follow.
I'd choose the enclosed porch. A little dip below freezing won't threaten the plant - you're more trying to shield it from deep cold, harsh winter wind, and from becoming waterlogged.
Cuttings are under stress, and will often sacrifice leaves to maintain stem tissue. That's what I see happening a lot - with a quick yellowing or drop of foliage. They can also slowly "fade" under mist with no nutrients.
Thanks Ed. I use the soil as supplied with no extra sanitation steps. It's a composted bark/shredded cedar mix. Not sterile perhaps by any means, but shouldn't have a lot in the way of plant pathogens.
I notice the yellow roses behind you they are a beautiful yellow color. My neighbor bought a yellow knock out rose bush a few years ago. She has it in front of her house that receives some sunlight in the afternoon not all day sun. and now her yellow roses look washed out almost white. Do all roses fade in the summer and How can I keep my new yellow roses from fading next summer???
Hi Carolyn - it depends a lot on the variety. All yellow roses will fade with sun and as they age - some are just better than others at holding their color. The one in my video ('Julia Child') is pretty good, but still has a noticeable fade to older blooms. I know the old floribunda 'Sunsprite' has a reputation for colorfastness - 'Shockwave' is much newer and also noted for holding its color.
Hi, I tried rooted some hydrangea and forsythia but the surface of the soil turn green, is it normal or I did something wrong. Please I need your input. Thanks
Unless you are working with a kind of hydrangea that is fast growing, it is going to take years to get any kind of size out of such a tiny plant. A commercial grower has the greenhouses and the ideal conditions needed to hasten growth, but someone just taking cuttings for their own use to grow a new bush would be far better off just buying a more mature specimen of hydrangea.
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This Hydrangea Tip is very interesting. I can root cuttings easily here in North West England, I use the closed plastic tote method. I have even stopped using pots, I just put 3 inches of wet soil into the tote, stick as many cuttings as I can and close the lid. They root in about 7 weeks. Now I will try your soft top cutting trick. I am having great success
with Aluminum Sulphate (Alum) turning my older bushes deep blue. Many Thanks.
I love your explanation on how to propagate hydrangeas. I have several colors and I will try your method.
Thanks for the no nonsense advise.
I see there are a lot of questions and you answer all of them thanks not everyone does that. I need to continue reading them😁😁😁🌄so🌻nice of you to take time to answer, know how busy you must be.👍
Thanks Willa. Glad to know there's someone reading the answers!
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Most people ask good questions and you take the time to give a good answer. Always appreciate the people making videos to help others needing too get help from those who know 🌻Thanks again.
Thanks again for your videos. This one on using Hydrangea tip cuttings is new to me, and I’ll be trialing it.
Your videos are always informative, well explained and always helpful. Thanks so much!
Fantastic results with using soft wood for hydrangea cuttings. Hooray! I’ll have to keep that in mind for the future. Wishing you and yours a great weekend! 🌿
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Hi Jason, my hydrangea cuttings have formed new leaves, the next step is to keep them growing in container until they are big enough to be transplanted to the ground. My question is, do I need to bring them inside the house through the winter (Canada zone 5)? I don't have a greenhouse. I'm a novice gardener, I've watched so many of your videos and I found them to be very useful. All my lavenders cuttings have taken off too, thanks to you, wish you all the best!
Way to go Caroline. For plants that go fully dormant like hydrangea, maybe the best option in a cold climate is an unheated shed or cool garage.
Thank you, Jason, for the video. One point. You tube is now putting large type on the videos for reading and can be 1" or more, so we don't get to see the cuttings. But we caught a glympse momentarily. Thank you so much for all info you give us - v.nice video. I'll definitely be back. Blessings.
Thanks for letting me know. Would it make a difference if you turned off the closed captioning option for the time?
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Yes, of course. I'll get my son on it. I'm not good on the computer. My daughter says old ladies shouldn't have computers, but I love it so much, and let's face it, it accesses the greatest library in the world.Blessings.
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Thanks for both tips, I’m now a subscriber!. I’ll be back!
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My pleasure Ngoc Tran. Good luck!
Amazing video. How often do we have to water the cuttings? Thank you. 😊
Love your video man
Hi Jason Fraser valley Rose Farm. If your not to busy, which you probably are. Do have a minute to tell me how to keep miniature Rose's in the house. I saw your video on keeping the regular bushes in the house. I was wondering about the miniatures. Thanks again. Have a great day.
Hi Kerry - minis are the same except easier! Because they're naturally a little smaller, they maintain shape nicely under lights with minimal cleaning and pruning. Good air circulation, watch for pests, cleanup old leaves, liquid feed as needed. Best luck!
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks so much. I still have to work on the 7 other bushes outside. I got hit really hard with black spot. I worked on the 24 year old Bush. I'm going to remove at least 2 inches of soil, and clean up the bushes the best I can. Thanks.
Thanks so much
I love your video...thank you very much. can you tell me how to keep alive new small Hydrangea plants through the winter? please
Once they go dormant, hydrangeas can hold overwinter even without light, so if you can shelter them in a cool garage or outbuilding that would be fine.
Hey Jason, LOVE your videos. Always so well informed and an abundance of knowledge!
If you are starting those plants from cutting, how long does it usually take for them to form a well established plant ready for planting in ground? How long until they're bigger and productive (i.e. flower)?
Roughly speaking, I like to grow for a year before putting a hydrangea into the ground, and it'll probably be another year before it's flowering in any significant way.
Nice thank you 😊
Time is money, isn't that the saying? Ive always worked with semi-soft wood with moderate success, will now also try your new way. I also would like to see quicker success, why not.
Thanks Theresa. Best of luck!
Wow! Thanks so much!
You're welcome - glad to have helped.
Thank you for a very informative video!! My question is: what kind of medium do you use? Is there a recipe? Thank you so much!!!
I don't stick to a particular recipe. I've used promix and sunshine mix (peat/perlite) before with good results. Now I'm using a potting mix made from composted bark and shredded cedar fiber. So long as you have reasonable drainage and moisture holding capacity, you'll be able to manage the watering to match your soil.
Thanks again!!
Hi there thank you for this nice video. Why is my cutting keep getting wilted inside clear container it’s not in a direct sun. Soil is not dry.
Thank you
Hi Jayson, thanks for that technique which I did last July and I already planted that hydrangea on the ground 2 wks. ago hoping it’ll get totally rooted when winter comes around in Toronto.
My question is, how would I winterized it and as well the new roses inorder to survive our winter here at the horse shoe area?
Hi Galitov. Many hydrangeas are hardy to your winter, but the mophead types may benefit from protection. Again with roses - many are hardy to zone 6, but some may need some help. I did a quick video with a demo of how to protect the crown with dry leaves: ruclips.net/video/tPU6UOSVSBE/видео.html Evergreen boughs laid over top wold be another idea.
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Thanks Jason for all the info. I’ll surely do that.
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Hey Jason, when is the best time of the year to propagate hydraneas from cuttings? Thank you.
Maybe the very best is in spring or early summer, when there's plenty of soft tip growth. That way you'll have plenty of time for root development before winter.
Do you put any type of cover over the cuttings?
Hi Jason,
Awesome video and very informative.
I am a little late in trying to root my cuttings this season, but thought I would give it a try anyways - nothing to lose. I used a different type of rooting home and planted in a mix of potting mix, peat moss and vermiculite (because that's what I had on hand). You said the cuttings should be in 70-77 degrees F. However, if I put them in the garage, it will be much colder than that. Should I keep them in the house? Also, should I put a clear plastic lid on top to keep the humidity higher? Also, how often should I water them? if I keep them in the house, should I be avoiding direct sunlight?
Thank you SO much!
Hi Lorri - I have a batch in a south-facing window now with a clear cover for humidity. I guess it depends on the size of the window (and intensity of sun in your climate) but my cuttings seem to be doing well there.
HI love your video regarding hydrangea soft wo9d cuttings.my question is did you use rotting hormones ?
Thanks surab - yes I did, just a quick dip in rooting powder (Stim Root # 1) - but I'm fairly sure they would have rooted without hormone as well.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm TKS good to know, I use it too.
Thank you for the great video. My question is, if I do this with my plant in the early summer (June in Canada ) can I plant it in the ground around September of the same year? And would it be strong enough to survive the -35 winter??? Please answer.
Thanks for the question. I don't think so - that's too fast to get them in the garden after rooting. I'd leave them in a pot for further root development for at least a season (if not two - with an uppotting in between)
Thanks for sharing this tip. I will definitely give this a try.
can you root the tip cuttings in water, too, please? How many months before the first frost should the new plant from the cuttings need to be in the ground in zone 6, please? I have never grown hydrangeas before. Thank you!
Loved video on propagating softwood hydrangeas. Once the cuttings root do I put them in larger pots and leave them out of my makeshift greenhouse (plastic container), but still out of direct sunlight, and do I put cuttings in ground in fall?
Sounds like a reasonable plan
Thank you so much!
For the soft wood cuttings- I’m guessing you need to time the cuttings in early spring or when you have new growth and née foliage? If you want to do hydrangea during dormancy then just do the semi soft style? Thanks!
You bet. You can try softwood tips whenever there's active growth. In fall and winter it's either semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings.
Hi is it ok to propagate in September this video popped up and i thought about it to do please reply and keep up the good work and keep smiling happy gardening 😁👍🇬🇧
Do you have an idea why in some cases the leaves dry off even when the cuttlings have enough moisture? And concering roses i see some of the leaves turn yellow from the outer edges on cuttings. 🤷♂️
Many of my cuttings get brown tips, yellow leaves, and also drop foliage during the process - sort of a transplant shock/nutrient deficiency thing. In my experience, it doesn't necessarily mean the cuttings will fail. Many will continue to callus/root and then shoot new fresh leaves once they take.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm well then Fingers crossed! Thanks
Wonderfull topic! Thank you! 20.7.24
I just come across your channel looking for tips on pruning a rose bush and find this gem, I'm now planning to propagate a hydrangea this year. When would it be the best time to make the cuttings and put them in soil? before/after flowering, beginning/late spring/winter?
Thanks - my best success came on new shoots before flowering, and you can do this any time the shrub is in strong active growth. Probably best in early summer, to give lots of time for rooting and establishing before winter.
Hey, will you do a video on how to grow persimmons tree in the future?
Hi Shirley - great idea. I'll have to look into it.
Can you put the cutting already generated root in the ground in September in Georgia, USA
I usually like to wait until the following spring.
After a month of cutting my plant leaf turned yellow towards edge and little bit brown . Still has green part at middle of leaf . Is it fine ?
That there's still green on the leaf is a good sign.
My neighbor has a Hugh Pink Oak Leaf Hydrangea in bloom now can I use a tip cutting after the Bloom dies or now and remove the flower
The stem that's just below the blooms is going to be semi (or fully) ripened wood. If you want the easier-to-root tip cuttings, watch for the stems that are putting on soft new growth. If there isn't already, there's likely to be a flush of fresh green vegetative growth on the shrub after the flowers are done.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thank you, she has some offshoots coming up that she said I could take up. It is a Hugh plant. White flowers turn a pretty dark pink or coral color. It's probably 20 plus years old. 🌸
Thanks for your info its October here in malta can i take cutting now pls?
I don't know your climate well, but it seems like Malta has a mild enough winter that cuttings right now would be fine.
My hydrangea cuttings we’re doing amazing and now the leaves are looking a bit on the yellow side. Losing that gorgeous green color. Any recommendations? Magnesium to the soil? They’re so delicate I don’t want to mess it up! Thank you!
It depends: if it were in my climate, and this time of year, I'd be expecting the cuttings to think about going dormant - and the yellowing would be quite normal. If you have them in a warm place (or you're in a climate where they should be actively growing) you could start to look at nutrients. It's not always iron or magnesium, although they're both often associated with yellowing. I'd check online resources for signs of nutrient deficiencies - it can be diagnostic to observe which leaves (newer or older) are yellowing first, and whether it's a general yellow or interveinal.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm they’re under lights in my house, around 69 degrees. I cut them in the early fall when temps around here cooled down and new growth started on many plants (so they’re younger than spring cuttings). Old leaves are definitely yellowing first and the most. Even a little curling up of leaf edges on old leaves. I could move them outside but I don’t trust my skills and it will likely kill them since it’s winter now and temps are low at night (sometimes freezing). Not sure how to over-winter them since I cut them early fall.
can i propagate in september {ireland} mild climate. Love your videos
There's a lot you can get away with in a mild climate - and you can definitely get going on some hardwood propagation this time of year.
This is my first time watching your videos.....excellent explanations. However, a couple of questions specifically about hydrangas....after they are "stuck" how are they cared for if you don't have a misting system or greenhouse. What strength of hormone powder do you use, the "soil" mix...what caused the brown damage to the edges....am looking forward to your reply!
Hi Judy. You can use a humidity dome or tent to keep them from wilting if you don't have timed mist. The brown edges are from wilt/moisture loss. The cuttings have no roots! If you use rooting hormone, I'd say from 0.1 to 0.4% IBA
Do plant it in the ground as soon as it root?
Can hydrangeas be rooted from leaves?
Great video. Once the hydraenga cuttings have rooted are you suppose to eventually pinch out the growing tip, or do you just pot them on and that's it. Thank you. Regards.
It's optional. If it's growing straight up without branching, a pinch will encourage a bushy form.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Ok, thanks for the info. Regards. 👍😄
Hi 👋🏾 can you do a cut on a small hydrangea that is just growing? Or should I use a mature Bush?
Which type of climate is good for this plant sir.
Hydrangeas are usually recommended to USDA zones 4 through 9, but they do struggle a bit on the warmer end of the range in places with hot summers. They'll perform much better with some shade in that kind of weather.
what is the potting mixed?..can i just use fine sand as a planting medium?..& what is the best time to propagate them, i dont have any green house..
I like early summer - plenty of semi-hardwood cuttings available in the landscape. I do find that fine sand holds a bit too much moisture. I use a composted bark mulch mix or a peat/perlite blend
I stuck 6 sticks in water and have about 2 inch root sprouting. When do I place in soil? I live in Washington state
I'd give it a try sooner than later. The roots that develop in water are quite different than those that develop in soil - so you may notice some root die-back in the transition time.
I have a cutting with a. Flower on it. Will it still work?
I'd nip the flower off.
Hi Jason, thanks to your informative video, I’ve successfully propagated 6 hydrangea. But the new leaves branched out seem shrink and stay so small, also lighter colour. I gave them some half dosage of balance fertilizer after I saw that a week ago, but don’t really see any improvement. Please tell me what can I do to help it grow healthier.
It may take a bit of time for the new roots to be able to effectively transport up nutrients - continue to fertilize at 1/2 strength, and don't drown the roots with excess watering.
Thanks for the informative video. i saw one of your other videos awhile back on similar topic and i was wondering if you have a video on what is the best or the most ideal rooting medium - it seems like you are using straight potting soil or potting mix because i do not see any perlite in your pot.
I use several varieties of potting mix throughout the year. This one was a composted bark and shredded cedar fiber mix. I've also done well with a peat/perlite mix. I'm not sure I could say that one is better than the other, so long as you manage moisture appropriately. I know some people swear by coarse sand, but I haven't come around to trialing it yet.
Hi...Nice to hear How to's from someone, hehe, fairly local. I'm on S. Vancouver Island. My question, Can I start these cuttings now, September 21, and then, can they stay in protected area outside all winter or can they stay at a window in my garage? That garage gets cold in Winter months. thanks. note: Hydrangeas or roses?
Hi Linda. There's no harm in trying, but it's getting a bit late now for the roses or hydrangeas to set roots before winter. That said, you can get away with pretty much anything with your climate on S. Vancouver Island! I'm cheating in a few last cuttings this week to see what I can get. Outside (sheltered) or in the garage are both good options in your area.
BTW, do you know if there's still a rose society/club on the island?
Hey I planted Hydrangea s 3yrs ago and the first and second year they didn't grow much and blooms where few and didn't last long .I transplanted 1 plant across yar right next to a wall and it's took off 4 foot tall but didn't put out any blooms or flowers what's your opinion on wintering it it ? As to where I am winter will be here in few months .
Hi Anthony - what's your USDA climate zone? Zone 7 and above will likely need no protection.
Hey Jason
Can you tell me what is the good time(what month) to regrow hydrangeas from cutting, when i live in zone 6th?
Spring through summer - whenever there's fresh soft growth on your hydrangeas is a good time for the softwood technique.
Is it too late to try and propogate now (sept)?
Hi Meghan. If you're in a northern hemisphere cold-winter climate, maybe a bit. I'm continuing to take cuttings only because 1) I'm a little bit obsessed with plant propagation and 2) I've wrestled away a little space in the house for grow lights. If you can find a way to protect your cuttings over winter...
Hi, where do I keep cuttings? Somewhere cold or worm? In the house or garage? And watch months are good to take cuttings? Thanks
Best temps for rooting are between 70 and 77F (20 to 25C). Relatively high humidity (or timed mist) to keep the cuttings from drying out. Bright filtered sun or semi-shade. Take the cuttings anytime the plant is in active growth, but I like to do so early in the season to give plenty of time for rooting.
Once they have rooted how do you acclimate them to regular life? And if some are burned what is the best way to care for them. And when and how to fertilize PLEASE?!
what was the mix that was used to root the cutting?
Composted bark mostly
Did you use rooting hormone?
Hi Eric. Yes, most of the time I do for shrubs - in the range of 0.3 or 0.4 IBA for semi-hardwood. I'd probably drop it down to 0.1% for the tip cuttings.
Do you use any rooting hormones for either of those cuttings?
Yes. I used rooting powder.
Would a thorny blackberry work the same way? I have lots of sawtooth growing in the middle of a juniper hedge that I’d like to propagate in an appropriate area instead of where it currently is. I also thought about “walking” them over to the fence line by burying their heads each year as close as I can get them until I reach it but I’d rather have a 20 minute project than a 5 year one :)
Same method should work fine for the thorny varieties.
Hello! Thank you for the video!
I don’t have the time and money to buy the rooting hormone. Also, I tried that method last year and it didn’t work for me. What’s your opinion on just letting the hydrangea sit in water method and let the roots grow on its own? I know it will take about a month
So what happens if I just take a cut and sticks it on the ground directly instead of in a pot? I tends to forget to water those in a pot so sticking it on the ground would be much easier if possible?
Yes, I know plenty of people who have good success propagating in the soil.
Please tell me how to root Rhododendrons Thanks so much
Hi Joseph - I don't have a video specific to rhodos, but maybe check out Mike Kincaid's channel. He's an old hand at it!
Do you use a rooting powder?
Most of the time, yes. Tempting to do without on some easy-to-root plants (gooseberry and elder come to mind) but it sure does speed things along.
When will those be ready to sell?
Hi Sarah - If I did this earlier in the season, I might have been able to finish them in gallon pots for spring 2020 - as is, I think I'll pot them up in spring for later summer sale, and if they don't sell, hold them through for early 2021.
How does a home gardener mist cuttings?
Manually or using a times mist setup. If you're doing it manually, it may be better to use a humidity dome so you only have to check every day or two.
Hi funny you mentioned Hydrangea cuttings , I have gone crazy with these and my question is now that I have a ton of baby hydrangea and falls coming can I over winter them in my shed ? Or do they need a warm place to over winter?
Hi Cindy. Overwinter fairly dry in the shed IMO.
I dont suppose u have any tips on setting up a homeowners mist system...equipment do and donts...messes it makes..electrical problems to.watch out.for because water and elctric dont mix well.
I have this topic on my list to make a video - just struggling for time right now. I'll see what I can do.
What time of the year do you take rose cuttings ?
I usually do it in late spring/early summer, just along with the first flushes of flowers.
Fraser Valley Rose Farm awesome your content is very inspiring. Maybe one day I can turn my passion into profit. Thank you
Please recommend your rooting hormone name
What soil do you use for hydrengea
For the cuttings, and well-drained unfertilized potting mix will work. I use a mix of composted bark and shredded wood fiber.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm ...guess the really important part of your reply is "unfertilized" potting mix---which most people would not read on a bag's label at the store......
What do you mean by calloused?
It's an early stage of rooting - just undifferentiated white tissue at the site of the cut
Good show buddy, please help the deer are eating my hydrangeas to the root
That sucks. I don't have much advice on deer (we don't get them here in any serious way) but I've heard from others that products like "Plantskydd" or "Bobbex" can be effective.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm thanks I'll give it a go : )
When would be the best time to do these cuttings. I live in WNY. How will these cuttings winter, or is there something special to do in winter?
Hi Toni. Now is good. You could have begun a bit earlier in the season too (right around the first flush of blooms). I overwinter my rooted cuttings in a cool sheltered space. In my case, that's a greenhouse, but a cool room would do fine.
@@FraserValleyRoseFarm wow thanks for the quick response. Would a basement be too dark. I have an enclosed porch but it does get around 32/30 degrees. Is that too cold? Love your videos, so easy to follow.
I'd choose the enclosed porch. A little dip below freezing won't threaten the plant - you're more trying to shield it from deep cold, harsh winter wind, and from becoming waterlogged.
What cause the leaf from a cutting to turn yellow- cynthia
Cuttings are under stress, and will often sacrifice leaves to maintain stem tissue. That's what I see happening a lot - with a quick yellowing or drop of foliage. They can also slowly "fade" under mist with no nutrients.
Awesome videos! Thanks for sharing. How do you sanitize your soil?
Thanks Ed. I use the soil as supplied with no extra sanitation steps. It's a composted bark/shredded cedar mix. Not sterile perhaps by any means, but shouldn't have a lot in the way of plant pathogens.
Nive video, I wanted to propagate Haidragen from cutting , can I do now early July?
Sure. If the temperatures are still okay, it's a good time to try.
did you put the hydrangea cuttings in water to root or straight into soil?
You go straight into soil. Make sure to trim the leaves as he does. I grew an entire garden of hydrangeas from soft wood cuttings.
I notice the yellow roses behind you they are a beautiful yellow color. My neighbor bought a yellow knock out rose bush a few years ago. She has it in front of her house that receives some sunlight in the afternoon not all day sun. and now her yellow roses look washed out almost white. Do all roses fade in the summer and How can I keep my new yellow roses from fading next summer???
Hi Carolyn - it depends a lot on the variety. All yellow roses will fade with sun and as they age - some are just better than others at holding their color. The one in my video ('Julia Child') is pretty good, but still has a noticeable fade to older blooms. I know the old floribunda 'Sunsprite' has a reputation for colorfastness - 'Shockwave' is much newer and also noted for holding its color.
Was that a paniculata?
No, a macrophylla variety.
When would be the best time for this method? I live in Zone 7B and do not have a greenhouse or garage. I have a carport.
Earlier in the season is a bit better than now - no problem overwintering in a carport in 7b if you can get roots on in the meantime.
Hi, I tried rooted some hydrangea and forsythia but the surface of the soil turn green, is it normal or I did something wrong. Please I need your input. Thanks
Hi Raquel. Algae on the top of the soil is not a big problem, but it might signal that it's staying too wet.
Unless you are working with a kind of hydrangea that is fast growing, it is going to take years to get any kind of size out of such a tiny plant. A commercial grower has the greenhouses and the ideal conditions needed to hasten growth, but someone just taking cuttings for their own use to grow a new bush would be far better off just buying a more mature specimen of hydrangea.
perhaps that depends on which variety you want....some are getting harder to find....
Thanks for your information.