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Sambucus and cotinus, propagation and moving
I have a smoke bush and a sambucus black lace, both have outgrown the area I planted them in. It says online to take cuttings right now, is that correct? You can find anything online! Are they easy to do? Reasonably successful ? I like both and wouldn’t mind some others, planted with a bit more thought!
And prune and move them late autumn, yes?
And prune and move them late autumn, yes?
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Cotinus have a reputation for being tricky, I've never succeeded but cuttings aren't my best skill
In the sticks near Peterborough
If they don't strike, then try hardwood cuttings a bit later in the season.
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Try to take the cuttings early in the morning before it gets too warm.
Trim back the leaves to just 1-2" (this helps to prevent too much water loss) and leave them somewhere sheltered and out of direct sun.
I have to confess I've got enough of them so have never taken cuttings
And good luck!
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.