How to Propagate Hydrangeas from Cuttings - Rooting Hydrangea Cuttings Step by Step

[@Matt-hg2iz]

Good video dude. Also had some questions answered just scrolling thru the comments because you actually get back to your viewers. Cheers from New York!

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks Matt, we do try to answer all the questions. And just a heads up, we are doing an experiment on hydrangea flower colour.... a long term project but it is in the pipeline.... Stay safe and happy gardening.

[@magdalenakovacs6033]

Va rog să-mi spuneți in ce luna a anului se poate pune la înmulțit Hortensia ? Mulțumesc

[@gaildunn8047]

Best So far .I've watched 18 videos this seems feasible. I'll give it a try, thanks.

[@johnnyAGardening]

Hello Gail, let us know how it goes. We get around 80 - 90% success rate, so hoping you do as well.

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for that, let us know how it goes.

[@lesliemowers4443]

Did you leave the top on the bottle or crack it open?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Good point, open, missed that detail in the video.

[@lesliemowers4443]

@@johnnyAGardening Thank you!

[@marycarter5025]

Should I remove the bottle to spray it or just spray the soil around it?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Try spraying through the top. Aslo get the soil moist around it. NOT WET

[@johnlivanos7408]

Great video. Is there an opening in the plastic bottle? When u mist, r u misting inside the opening? Or is there no opening and you remove the bottle to mist?

[@margretsubero9462]

Hello my friend I thank you very much for your help today God bless you

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for watching.

[@kimcatledgecatledge5028]

I live in a cold climate during the winter l do l content to take care of the plant once l bring it in the house during the fall going into winter

[@johnnyAGardening]

Once established Hydrangeas can cope with low temperatures. Hard freezes will be a problem, what Zone/Area are you in?

[@kimcatledgecatledge5028]

Thanks for responding l am in Zone 6

[@kimcatledgecatledge5028]

Thank you for your informative video l have learned a lot

[@johnnyAGardening]

@@kimcatledgecatledge5028 Hello Kim, the Zone really helps us, here are our thoughts. Different hydrangea species deal with cold more efficiently than others Hydrangea macrophylla is hardy to zone 6 HOWEVEVER it is more sensitive to cold than some others so needs a protected position to flower really well maybe less flowers than in warmer zones Hydrangea paniculata is better and even better (we think) is Hydrangea quercifolia. So it all depends on variety, hope this helps.

[@annaschinella7022]

Hello from Adelaide in South Australia 🙂 I found this video very helpful, thank you Could you please advise once cutting has roots and then potted into their first small pot, what happens next as mine are now about 20-30cms high and have little green flower buds? Do I remove to green flowers buds (apologies I don't know the correct name) to allow to keep growing as my aim is to them move and the next size pot then another large pot and eventually, maybe the ground? Cheers Anna

[@johnnyAGardening]

Removing the flower buds will promote faster plant growth , and pinching out the tips will make a bushier plant as well, so yes.

[@annaschinella7022]

​@@johnnyAGardeningthank you, what does "pinching out the tips" mean as I definitely would also like them bushy?

[@johnnyAGardening]

it is just when you 'remove the very top growth on a stem. So the stem will send out two shoots, so a bushier plant.@@annaschinella7022

[@michelelara5982]

Great video! I always recycle my plastic bottles amd milk jugs for seeding or making mini compost cups in the garden.

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks Michele, we should all be trying to recycle as much as possible, and ir is surprising how much you can use in the garden. You have me thinking milk containers for seedling trays, cut in half so it has a lid like a mini green house....

[@MaggieKhloe]

Hello, can i ask if you put any holes around the bottle? And if the top part of the bottle is cut out as well or no? Thanks so much, your video is very helpful. I'm trying to propagate 3 big leaf macrophylla hydrangea cuttings, I hope it works. Have a nice day

[@johnnyAGardening]

Hello Maggie and thanks for watching. We do not put extra holes in the bottle, just leave the top off. This works with Macrophylla types, sometimes a little rooting hormone powder or dipping the stems in a little honey helps with strike rate, we usually don't worry about using these though. Be patient, they can take a while to strike. Good luck with the cuttings and let us know how you go.

[@sandsandyhappygardening482]

Hello Good job. How long will be remove plastic bottles out? Thanks

[@johnnyAGardening]

When you see new growth, however try to keep them warm and well watered.

[@sineadking5302]

When i take the plastic bottle off, my hydrangea wilts. otherwise, its growing well for the last month. any recommendations so i can take the plastic off?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Hard to tell without seeing the plant and knowing your location. Here are a few things to check. It sounds like the root system is not yet large enough to support the cutting. You could try placing it in a very shaded cool position if it is not already when you take the bottle off. Also check for soil moisture, it needs to be moist. Is the top on or off the bottle ? We usually have it off. Also ,if you have it, water it with a liquid seaweed solution which will promote root growth. Leave the bottle on for longer if all else fails.Let us know how it goes.

[@sineadking5302]

@@johnnyAGardening Thanks Johnny for the reply. I am in Ireland. Once I put the plastic bottle back on, it pops right back up and is looking fine again within hours. i currently have a 5 litre bottle over it, and to be honest, i had the bottle on upside down since the start so no top off, BUT, i have been taking it off every day for a little bit to water it. i moved from a 2 litre to 5 litre bottle within 2 weeks because it had grown so much! have cut a hole in the top of the 5 litre bottle to allow air to get through and hydrangea looks fine since doing that. I tried the shaded cool position but it still wilted with plastic off. i also checked the root system of the hydrangea (by slightly pulling the stem) and it seems firmly established in the ground. ill try liquid seaweed solution next, thanks :)

[@sineadking5302]

Hi Johnny, just an update that I used liquid seaweed solution some time ago and have taken the plastic off yesterday and the hydrangea has been fine since! thanks for the help! delighted. one more question, if you don't mind, there are bits of the flower that are a brown/red colour-can you advise on that? cant attach a picture here unfortunately

[@johnnyAGardening]

@@sineadking5302 Coming into autumn, so this is not to be unexpected. Most likely the flowers are dying back, ready for winter.

[@sineadking5302]

@@johnnyAGardening thanks !

[@nicknacks7824]

Hi there. Once roots are established, can this be planted directly into the ground?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Yes, just keep it moist, and out of direct sun, especially hot afternoon sun.

[@david130469]

Perfect information Johnny 👌

[@jf8220]

Thanks, Johnny for doing in 4 1/2 minutes that some loquacious guys take 30 or more minutes.

[@101life9]

👍. Clear cut instructions. Thank you.

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for the comment. Happy Gardening....

[@oneandonlyjaybee]

Did you take the lid off the bottle?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Good point, Yes we did...

[@mariagarces1075]

Gosto muito destas flores

[@karencurtis2697]

Thank you . Stay safe stay well x

[@danielmoneda6182]

im kinda new, what was the white thing mixed with the soil? and what can be a good substitution for it if not available?

[@johnnyAGardening]

The additive is Perlite, widely available. If not then try heat treated rice husks.

[@lindabradley4350]

Does the water bottle have holes in it for air circulation?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Just the top removed (as well as the bottom)

[@feeney1231]

@@johnnyAGardening you keep it simple thanks👍

[@ushashah288]

What type of soil I need to plant hydrangeas and if I plant in august it is ok?please help me I am new to gardening

[@johnnyAGardening]

Hello Usha. Firstly we assume you are growing it in the ground SO... Hydrangea grow best in a humus rich free draining soil. They do like moisture, but not wet soggy soil, also not at best in clay soils or very sandy soils. IF its is in a post then a good quality potting mix will do. As for when to plant, it depends on where you are located, but generally, they re not fussy. Make sure you water it in well and mulch around the plant to help maintain a cool moist root run. If you let us know your location and climate we can be more specific.

[@ushashah288]

johnny A Hello Johnny I am in London and want to plant in pot once nicely settled I will put it in ground I have good compose and new garden soil will that be enough? Thank You 😊

[@johnnyAGardening]

@@ushashah288 OK. So plant now uses a good potting mix. In the UK look for 'Vitax John Innes compost'.

[@valeriecarpenter7929]

What do you mean “pinch out”? I’ve done all of the steps and it’s been about 2 weeks and I see signs of new growth but not sure what to do next

[@johnnyAGardening]

Once the plant puts on new growth we want it to branch out rather than just send up a central leader. So we 'Pinch Out' (prune or cut away, but generally just pinch it out with our fingers ) the central new growth to help promote a bushier growth habit

[@corlissyamasaki3476]

What if you only have access to flowering cuttings like in a florist bouquet? There's a green/white variety that I just love but it only comes with flowering head.

[@johnnyAGardening]

Try removing the flowers from the cutting and propagate from that. If they are fresh enough it may work. Also remove some of the lower stem to a node.

[@corlissyamasaki3476]

@@johnnyAGardening thank you for your response! I did cut off the flowers and tried to make as many cuttings from one stalk that I could. Problem is, hardly any nodes. The first try stayed green over a month and sent up a shoot from below the soil so I was hopeful but it didn't root. Second try looked for stems with nodes. Eventually turned brown . I think if I got a fresher stem it might root. Thank you again.

[@johnnyAGardening]

@@corlissyamasaki3476 Let us know how it works out.

[@eddiehemming5578]

Hi,. Once the hydrangea cutting has rooted and growing, do you need to pinch out the growing tip to make it produce multiple stems?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Thanks for the question Eddie, - Yes you do need to pinch out, I forgot to say that in the video. I will put it unto the notes.

[@Potsky_]

What do you mean pinch out? Is it by removing the tip?

[@valeriecarpenter7929]

Eddie Hemming what do you mean pinch out?

[@nedloh010]

@@valeriecarpenter7929

[@TV-kg3dn]

Wow good idea 💡 Thank you~

[@davidhill1220]

Thanks for the great tutorial Can’t figure out if I do this in fall, do I bring these in the basement because of a snowy winter coming soon in Canada or would they be strong enough to be outside ? No one ever says Love the birds chirping! Patricia

[@johnnyAGardening]

We usually do these in spring to summer. If they are not well established, yes overwinter indoors or at least undercover.

[@davidhill1220]

Thank you

[@tammynorman5431]

Hi. I was wondering where I could find information on growing my own hydrangeas inside in smaller pots. What I'm trying to do is grow potted hydrangea that will be in bloom at the end of September. I would like to use these potted plants for centerpieces for my wedding on September 30, 2017. I'm just trying to figure out when I should plant them indoors to have blooms by that date. I cannot seem to find any information on blooming time from planting. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I thought having the potted would be nice gifts for guests to take home to plant in their own garden!! Thanks!

[@johnnyAGardening]

It is difficult to grow Hydrangeas indoors, they need a cold winter and then flower in spring to summer. To grow them indoors and get them to flower by a specific date would be difficult. Also keeping them small enough to use as a centerpiece will most likely cause flowering problems. Where are you located.

[@tammynorman5431]

I am 25 miles north of Seattle Washington.

[@gramajan4]

Tammy, I'm interested to know if you did go ahead and try hydrangeas for your wedding? I know you have a later growing season up there than we do down here in Oregon, but I don't think that much later that you'd have blossoms end of September. Hope you see this and update us! And congrats on your marriage, and almost happy first anniversary! :)

[@annaschinella7022]

Thanks

[@sal9683]

Super helpful thank you

[@johnnyAGardening]

THANKS

[@bose7639]

how do I propagate climbing hydrangias???

[@johnnyAGardening]

Hello Bose and apologies for the delay i replying, your comment slipped through .... However, the short answer is, In the same way as other Hydrangea. We will prepare a video on this as soon as we can.... so stay tuned.

[@aseerjan8256]

What is the suatiable month for it in pakistan..?

[@johnnyAGardening]

I would think early spring in Pakistan.

[@aseerjan8256]

@@johnnyAGardening thank u

[@labellas20]

What do you mean by misting? The bottle, the potting mix, or the cutting, since you said not to take the bottle off for two weeks?

[@johnnyAGardening]

Hello Tina, we mean the cutting, you could take the bottle off to mist the cutting, we usually mist through the hole in the top so we don't disturb anything. Apologies for not making that clear. Working on some Hydrangea pruning videos soon, so stay tuned.....

[@philipbucolo4948]

I have 2 hydrangeas, from a local box store, in the ground for four years and they haven't bloomed since then. Not on old stems or new stems.

[@johnnyAGardening]

Sometimes new hydrangeas can take a year or two to flower. However other things can also be the problem - Usually one of the following factors *Too much nitrogen in the fertiliser. *Planted in very deep shade. *Very cold winter winds

[@lyrehc77]

@@johnnyAGardening I have 4 potted hydrangeas - the 2 in the front have been blooming for about 4 years and the 2 in he back for the last 2 years. 1 in the back bloomed on one side of the plant and none on the other side and the 2nd one had no blooms at all but very healthy. None of the above 3 factors are present. What could be the problem? Thanks for your help!

[@johnnyAGardening]

Without seeing the plants it is hard to tell. Maybe they are too close together and the ones at the back are shading each other. Did the one that flower on one side flower on the side that gets more light ?

[@lyrehc77]

@@johnnyAGardening The blooms were actually in the back part of the plant which I think was where I added the fertilizer. I read some plants need to be fertilized around not just 1 spot. Thanks for your response.