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Plant propagation

Peanuts3Peanuts3 Posts: 759
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I'm wondering whether now might be a good time to propagate my campanula as it is looking so nice at the moment, I'd like to get a few more in the garden.  If so how do I go about doing it ?  A friend said when they take cuttings they put them in water for a week before doing rooting hormone and then putting them in a pot.

Also a friend has asked whether she can take cuttings from a philadelphus Belle Etoile.  Would we do a similar thing with that one ? Also my philadelphus is a couple of years old now, so not huge, would i be wanting to take softwood cuttings ?

Any advice gratefully received. 

Thank you x

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  • bekkie hughesbekkie hughes Posts: 5,294
    Hi, what type of campanula? Many are really easy from seed image
  • Peanuts3Peanuts3 Posts: 759

     

    It is campanula lactiflora 'Pritchards Variety

    I'm currently trying to grow another type of campanula from seed, but the one above is so vibrant i love it. 

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,444

    I'd divide the campanula in the autumn or spring. 

    and hard wood cuttings from the philadelphus. at leaf-drop

    But that's just what I do, others might do differentlyimage



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • bekkie hughesbekkie hughes Posts: 5,294
    As long as you can find a bit without a flower on then its worth a go, im not a fan of rooting powder, but many are so, you will have to make your own mind up o that one! I find a loose soil mix best for seeds and cuttings, so either coir or compost with horti sand / grit added, this is just my way of doing it image



    As for things like philadelphus, ive not had huge success with shrubs-yet, so tend to layer them which works well image



    Hope you get on well image
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,616

    Philadelphus, I would take semi ripe cuttings now. A really strong new shoot should just be at the right stage. Up to 6 inch long, cut below a leaf joint, dip in hormone rooting powder or gel,stick 4 in  the corners of a 3 inch sq pot of gritty compost. Cover with plastic bag or stand in a propagator tray with cover on. You will not need heat. They should root by the end of summer and I would pot on when they start with new leaves in spring.

  • Peanuts3Peanuts3 Posts: 759

    thank you, will look at these and figure out how best to progress. image

  • bekkie hughesbekkie hughes Posts: 5,294
    Like most of us, you probably need to have a go at all the different ways and find whats best for you image
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