I mixed some grit sand with top soil and used the dibber to plant my cuttings in. They will root from a leaf node and I cut back the leaves to reduce the need for water to them.
Seven new plants hopefully. Now we are getting the heavy showers and rain and I will water them regularly. They should be OK and not burn up. It's good to feel a bit cooler and make use of the Saint Swithin's rainy weather.
Anyone else taking softwood cuttings at the moment? I have made thirty new Hydrangea cuttings up to now. Perhaps Saint Swithens is the patron saint of Hydrangea cuttings?
I'm not a fan of hydrangeas, hubby has a small plant in his front garden, I'm sowing seeds for next year, I will also sow more carrots and some purple sprouting on Friday, we have wet weather due as well. I also have loads of sweet williams to go out in garden, not enough room, I did a whole packet of seeds so I have some to give away to neighbours.
ReplyDeleteHydrangeas love the very often acidic Irish soil Marlene. I'm weeding and harvesting and sowing peas, carrots, brassicas and beetroots. It's rained all night here.
DeleteThat is a talent I wish I had. What do you plan to do with 30 Hydrangeas? Here in the southern USA they can grow as tall as a house if not cut back regularly.
ReplyDeleteNothing gladdens my heart more than when a cutting strikes roots Lisa. It sounds like you have some magnificent specimens. I will keep some and sell some of my rooted cuttings at car boot sales next year.
ReplyDeleteGreen fingered Dave strikes (cuttings) again!
ReplyDeleteThe countryside can send you mad JayCee. You have got to have an hobby or obsession. I'ma plantaholic.ð
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