Winter cuttings paniculate hydrangea

Winter method of propagation is suitable for all deciduous, not only for the hydrangea. Consider the step by step instructions rooting.

Step-by-step instruction

1. In late November - early December, most importantly, to catch up to the severe frosts, it is necessary to cut the cuttings with paniculate hydrangea. On each petiole is necessary to make it 3-4 internodes. Stock up on lots of cuttings, because the percentage of survival is low. Cuttings should be chosen at least 8 mm in diameter.

2. Take paper towels or napkins to roll them cut cuttings.

3. With pulvelizatora spray crocked planting material and place in a plastic bag.

4. Place in a warm place where the temperature will not fall below 20 degrees. For these purposes often use the window sill with the battery. Cuttings can be placed in a large plastic container, thus, petioles will be warmer, and callus formed faster. The container can be placed indoor thermometer for regulating the temperature.

5. 10-12 days will be at the end of the cuttings callus. By the end of the year (in late December) stalks can be planted in loose fertile soil to begin to form roots (maybe they already appear at this time). Soil composition: turf ground, peat, sand (2: 1: 1). Top pour a layer of sand to 3 cm.

6. After planting cuttings to place the container under the film material, such as a plastic bag. Put into a bright and warm place.

7. Follow the rooting of seedlings. Rotten simply be deleted. The soil should always be slightly damp.

If the kidneys are swollen, began to blossom and leaves, then the rooting was successful.

Care of rooted cuttings of hydrangea

1. Recommended use of the backlight.

2. Spraying to 2 times a week.

3. Make sure that there was no sudden temperature changes.

Entrenched stalks can be held in a cellar at a temperature not lower than +5 degrees.

Spring already established plants are planted in open ground, but not before they take out in the garden in a container, to accustom to sunlight and environmental conditions for 1-2 weeks.

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