Hydrangea Propagation by Ground Layering

Flowers, Gardening Basics, Lawn and Garden, Video by Danny Lipford

To propagate hydrangeas by a process know as ground layering:

  • Cut a notch in one of the branches of the main plant or scrape a little bark off the underside.
  • Take the same branch, bend it over, and bury it in the ground. Make sure at least one leaf node will be underground.
  • Use a brick to hold the branch down and retain moisture.
  • When the branch forms its own roots, cut it loose and pot it like a cutting.

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  1. Dawn Says:
    September 17th, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    Thanks, Ground layering looks easy. Next would be questions about prunning, but at a latter time. Must go.

    I especially like the video.

    Thanks again.

    Dawn

  2. Cecily Trevillion Says:
    November 9th, 2008 at 1:57 am

    When is a good time to do ground layering? Your plant looked like it was about to flower. The video was great, really helpful, thanks, Cecily

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