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Title: Whipcord Hebes
Post by: Palustris on June 10, 2005, 16:53:25

I have manged in the past to get cuttings from the ordinary hebes with no trouble, but the whipcord ones like H armstrongii and laingii, I have totally failed. Anyone ever had any success and got any tips?

Title: Re: Whipcord Hebes
Post by: undercarriage plan on June 10, 2005, 17:40:58

Hey Eric. Loathe to suggest anything as not at all sure!!!! But have you tried layering? Be gentle with me if daft suggestion! Lottie

Title: Re: Whipcord Hebes
Post by: Twospot Ladybird on June 10, 2005, 21:52:43

Hi Palustris,

I agree with Lottie, layering might work. In my experience Hebes seem to be really good at doing this themselves. Don't know if the Whipcords do though but it's worth a try.

Title: Re: Whipcord Hebes
Post by: montanum on June 11, 2005, 09:42:50

Green cuttings in July and August

Title: Re: Whipcord Hebes
Post by: Palustris on June 11, 2005, 19:58:13

Tried layering and cuttings almost every month of the year, results nil!

Title: Re: Whipcord Hebes
Post by: undercarriage plan on June 12, 2005, 09:21:38

Had a look in my book about How to propogate anything!!! It says "Semi-ripe cuttings -late Summer-early autumn, in a propagator with gentle bottom heat" Takes 4-8 weeks. Again, be gentle.....!! Lottie

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