Because we like doing it. We like seeing if roots are growing and it’s convenient and requires less space than lots of pots outside which may fail. It may not be your chosen method but it works for us.
I like trying to get plants to root in water, as I can see if it’s working. Also I’m not really organised enough to sort out pots to start cuttings in, or to do any layering. ( although I have layered some hydrangeas, and started some other stuff in pots) Its just so easy to bring in a cutting or pruning, especially an accidental one, and just stick it in a jam jar!
Oh well - that's me told. I'll leave you to it. I don't see how removing a bit of layered shrub, that's needed no attention other than pegging it down, and planting or potting it when ready, is difficult. Hey ho.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I knew salvias are easy to propagate but I was still surprised to see that my water cutting developed roots in a matter of days and, after being transferred to a pot, it is today flowering. All in less than a month!
That's really good to hear. I have taken loads and loads and not one has shown any signs so far - about two weeks. I was expecting instant results, given how everyone says they are easy. Haven't tried before. I may have to go and do more sedums for instant gratification - much the same timescale.
The optimism of last April. All of these rooted except for the curry plant on the right. I find empty reed diffuser bottles work very well and they are more decorative than most. There does seem to need to be a bit of magic in the air, and it doesn't look like it's hung around for the salvias just yet.
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Its just so easy to bring in a cutting or pruning, especially an accidental one, and just stick it in a jam jar!
I don't see how removing a bit of layered shrub, that's needed no attention other than pegging it down, and planting or potting it when ready, is difficult.
Hey ho.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Patience and a bit of luck??
The optimism of last April. All of these rooted except for the curry plant on the right. I find empty reed diffuser bottles work very well and they are more decorative than most. There does seem to need to be a bit of magic in the air, and it doesn't look like it's hung around for the salvias just yet.