Cut cuttings
In order for the cuttings to take root as quickly as possible, it is important to cut the cuttings from an annual, non-woody and flowerless shoot. Cut it off below the leaf knot with a sharp knife.
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Only one or two pairs of leaves remain on the cutting. Since the hydrangea leaves are quite large, they are halved to reduce the evaporation area. This means that the offshoot gets enough water and does not dry out, despite the roots not yet being present.
Insert
Proceed as follows:
- Cultivation pots or bowls with Potting soil to fill.
- Cuttings in Rooting powder dive and stick a few inches deep into the earth.
- Gently press the substrate so that the small plants have sufficient hold.
- Pour carefully with a soft stream.
- Cover the vessel with a hood or a transparent plastic bag (greenhouse climate).
The mini greenhouse must be ventilated once a day so that the humidity can escape. Keep the soil well moist but not wet so the roots don't start to rot. After a few weeks, the cuttings will have formed a small root ball.
Separation of the cuttings
Transplant the rooted cuttings in pots about ten centimeters in diameter. You can already place the small plants in special hydrangea soil or continue to cultivate them in potting soil.
Place the pots in a shady and sheltered location. During the first winter, keep the small hydrangea plants indoors overwinter, because the offshoots are still quite sensitive to frost.
In the next spring you can slowly get used to the hydrangeas in the open air and put them in the garden transplant.
Tips & Tricks
Hydrangeas need a lot of water to thrive. Therefore, never let the soil dry out completely and water it moderately but regularly.
