When Is The Ideal Time To Harvest Hydrangea Cuttings?

To propagate hydrangea cuttings, use secateurs to collect material from stems and a knife to trim each cutting. Due to their woody nature, it is not possible to propagate a hydrangea cutting in water, so you need to insert them into a pot of gritty compost instead. Keep your cuttings in a propagator to ensure they are healthy and ready for rooting.

The best time to take hydrangea cuttings is from spring when the plant is leafing out, to late summer when the leaves are still lush. In mid-spring or early summer, hydrangea plants are actively growing and are quick to produce new roots. Hydrangeas can be started from softwood cuttings taken in early, but most species are best taken in autumn after flowering.

To propagate hydrangeas from cuttings, prepare the soil by preparing the soil and taking a fresh green stem in spring or early summer. Deadhead the flowers if not already done so, and use “softwood” cuttings, which root quickly and yield better results. Time propagation for late spring or early summer when new stems first start to harden, usually between May and mid-July.

In late-summer, take hydrangea cuttings as they are semi-ripe and from the current season’s growth. Propagation season for hydrangeas starts around June 1st in most parts of the country and ends around March 1st. Winter is an ideal time to take cuttings, as the hydrangeas may have lost their leaves. If you wish to make cuttings for future growth, cut just beneath and above a tree. Most experienced gardeners prefer taking cuttings in spring to grow them into viable plants for planting in the garden.