How to take cuttings from an old Rosemary bush

Started by Berty, February 08, 2006, 13:56:28

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Berty

The garden of our new house has a huge Rosemary bush. It has become leggy and unruly so I thought I might be able to take some cuttings before I dispose of the monster.

I assume I can take cuttings. Where should the cutting be taken from?
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Berty

I haven't said this before but I'm going to say it now..I like double digging!
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sandersj89

Rosemary are dead easy to do but later in the season with semi ripe cuttings.

See here for instructions:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0804/lavenderrosemarycuttings.asp

You might get away doing it earlier with new growth in May/June.

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flowerlady

QuoteYou might get away doing it earlier with new growth in May/June.

I shall be trying to get some of mine to strike round about then too.
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Bodolph

I believe you can also replant rosemary deeper, leaving the younger less leggy shoots above the ground.
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Berty

I haven't said this before but I'm going to say it now..I like double digging!
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carloso

i must have been pretty lucky as i just cut and pushed into the soil with good results but definatly take at least double of what you need !

hope fully in about 3 yrs ill have a nice seperating hedges on my allotment !

carl

ps i said hopefully lol
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