Each spring, contemplating my favorite shrubs bloom well, among which are especially spirea arguta and van houttei, I think it would be good to have several planted group to create a mass effect. So I decided to enjoy the winter, when gardening activity is minimized in an attempt to multiply these two species. So far, I'd be limited to late summer cuttings, very easy to succeed for the Japanese honeysuckle particular.
By the end of November (St. Catherine, where everything takes root wood traditionally inaugurates the great epochs of cuttings of the year) and up to February, during which the vegetation is at rest, it is possible a large number of cuttings of flowering shrubs. There is talk of cutting wood dry as they are made after leaf drop, bare twigs thus. This technique, used commonly practiced today is obsolete. It still gives very good results but we must be patient because the roots request more months. Moreover, it is only suitable for deciduous shrubs.
shoots should be collected about thirty centimeters long, vigorous shoots year generally located at the ends. Lignified shoots too easily do not emit roots. The base should be cut diagonally above a bud (called eyes), the top of the was cutting too thin, must be deleted. Keep lengths of 20 cm.
cuttings of shrubs spring 01/2011 Cuttings are dipped in rooting hormone and then placed under glass or in the nursery. Choose a location to the north, it prevents the vegetation starts before the roots are sufficiently developed. The soil should be loose and light. If necessary, bring sand. Bury the cuttings so that three stages of buds are visible. Finally, it is helpful to identify the cuttings by placing a label weatherproof.
makeshift nursery in the garden, 01/2011 The development will ultimately, if the cuttings have recovered well in the fall of next year.
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