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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Digitalis on October 09, 2009, 16:58:49

Title: Cuttings From Hardy Plants
Post by: Digitalis on October 09, 2009, 16:58:49

If I take cuttings from fully-hardy plants (lavender, euonymus, leylandii, etc) can I leave them outside on the patio all the time, including during winter?

My thought is that as the main plant is hardy then so will the cutting....?

I know that they will root quicker in a greenhouse, but......I'm a patient guy!

Title: Re: Cuttings From Hardy Plants
Post by: Tee Gee on October 09, 2009, 17:50:11

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My thought is that as the main plant is hardy then so will the cutting....?

Basically you are correct in thinking this but!!

If they are in pots! the pots have a tendancy to freeze with the potential of killing off the tender new roots. With a mature plant the roots are a bit more woody and can generally stand the frost.

I would suggest a little protection such as a coldframe.