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.

Further Information

• How to Grow Hydrangeas (article)
• When to Prune Hydrangeas (article)

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3 Comments on “Hydrangea Propagation by Ground Layering”

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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

3. Donna Gillis Says:
   February 25th, 2011 at 5:05 pm

   I was thrilled to see your article, as I have been trying to grow hydrangeas for some time now without much luck.

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