There is a short length of time every summer during which it seems that almost anything will start to grow. Take a cutting and stick it in a pot, and it forms roots.
Hydrangeas are easy. It's usually how most of mine are started. Cuttings from bedding plants seem to take during this time. All of the semi hardwood shrubs seem to love this time of year. Vines are great ones to try also. During other seasons, plants need more encouragement to grow, and some rooting hormone. A little luck, and some background knowledge.
Honestly I don't know why this works out so well, but almost anything that you stick into soil seems to grow during this short period of time, maybe the moon is in it 4th house, or Jupiter is rising, maybe its just the longer days. There probably is some technical gardening explanation, but it doesn't matter to me.
I do know that there is nothing more rewarding to a gardener than seeing new growth coming from a plant, and right now the possibilities are endless. So I am on my way to go out and buy some more pots, and make more space.
Love the hydrangeas - ours are green now - and some are droopy from the heat - down here, they are that brilliant blue in early June! Or brilliant pink. Love the new camera too.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I wll definitely be back...thanks for posting on mine!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to root a couple of Trumpet Creeper cuttings. I hope they take. If it works, I'll try to take cutting of my new Lacecap Hydrangea (assuming it survives the winter).
ReplyDeleteAnn, thanks, our hydrangeas won't go green for another month. But I just adore that combo of green and blue.
ReplyDeleteMigraine Mom, mentioned your blog to another couple of migraine sufferers, misery loves company right? Who knows, someone might have a suggestion, or solution that works for someone else.
MMGDaughter, if your trumpet creeper survives the winter, won't the hydrangea be just as happy? I hope it comes through the winter, will keep my green thumbs crossed.
Jen