How to Grow Lavender Plants from Cuttings (Part 2) Growing, Pruning, and Shaping our Lavender Plants

In part 1 of this series, we showed how to take lavender cuttings and grow them from our mother plant. In this part, we are going to be growing, pruning, and shaping them through the summer. We'll see how to transform these leggy little rooted cuttings into full and beautiful lavender plants. In no time, you'll have a fragrant little herb garden.
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[@guynorth3277]

Thanks again Mike, I have a Lavender I have been working with, and the tip about pruning them was something I probably would not have done, but I understand how it would be beneficial. You are always fun to catch, you are like visiting a good old gardening buddy.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad you're here buddy.

[@judyjerman5562]

Like your Leavenworth shirt, Mike. We were there the same day you uploaded this video. Fun place to visit. Thank you for the inspiration to propagate plants.!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, great place! We had just got back from there right before this video. Had a lot of fun and spent some time at Lake Wenatchee.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Lavender, the easy way, take a 4" wide strip of roofing felt, lay it on the ground, pour compost over it, place a cutting every 3" until a 4ft strip is covered, then roll up the felt like a Swiss roll, wrap a retaining cord around it's waist, and next spring you will have near to 100% rooting, I do this every year, now I have long rows of Lavender for free. Chris B.

[@chriscoyne5539]

What time of year do u make the swiss rolls?

[@453421abcdefg12345]

@@chriscoyne5539 As soon as I see enough cutting material on the Lavender bushes, I just tear of a this years growth piece and collect a hundred or so, then place them on the roll, you can push the roll into a pot that it will fit into, or just tie up around it, when you unroll the rooted cuttings are then just laying on top of the compost, easy.

[@chriscoyne5539]

@@453421abcdefg12345 genius...thanks...ill try to apply it to conifer trees

[@queenseabee8113]

Do you water your roll until next spring? If so, how often? Also, Where should you store this roll?

[@453421abcdefg12345]

@@queenseabee8113 I water sparingly, it depends on the temperature, at this time we usually have temperatures of 40 deg, (C),but this year has been dull and only circa 25 deg, so providing they do not dry out, (I use a very gritty compost), they do not need much attention, I store them on the North side of a very thick stone wall, which acts as a storage heater in Winter,(can go down to minus 20 C, I have very few fail to root, but the outside cuttings can get chilled when the roll is not in a pot, as they are very close to the outside temperature. I have just come in from taking some more cuttings. Good luck! Chris B.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

When I root plants I like to use a two Solo cup option. I put the cuttings into a clear Solo cup with a hole then I use a solid Solo cup without a hole to keep the roots in the dark. Then I get to see the roots when I want to.

[@cheesekake1841]

Very good idea, Thank you!

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

@@cheesekake1841 You are welcome.

[@camicri4263]

Oh man, next time put tem in the clear cups where we can see the roots and you don't have to disturb them all! Great info as always! Thanks Mike , always good to see you! Hugs to all of you🤗❤🤗

[@Carolbearce]

Thank you for the update. I love my lavender plants.

[@stephenmckelvie2032]

Hi Mike, I've grown plenty of Lavender plants over the years and never ever taken a single cutting. What I do is, after they have finished flowering, I just leave them to self sow. They come up everywhere, between the paving and through the gravel. I then dig them up and pot them on. I also leave them outside all year long. Living in the west of Scotland, it rains ten months of the year.

[@zepguwlthistle7924]

what zone you live in?

[@sjmullen9011]

Great video! I can’t wait to try this with lavender.

[@kathrynpiche7060]

I gave up on my lavender this year. Had a couple die for no good reason. Gave my last one away. Now you have made me want my lavender back. I will try again, since I’ve got to now.! lol Thank you!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Don't ever give up, Kathryn. My story is about rhododendrons, which are known as a difficult to root plant. I never gave up and now I propagate hundreds of them every year with ease. Don't ever give up.

[@ttb1513]

Good vid. Thanks for putting the link to part 1 in the description!

[@natewelch6608]

Funny we had a kid break a beach off so I used them as cuttings and we are now in the first year portion. Thanks Mike keep it up.

[@robinfitzgerald7093]

I’ve lost two of three lavender plants over winter and am so glad to see how to propagate from what I have. Thanks for your sound and proven advice!

[@MikeKincaid79]

You are very welcome Robin. Have fun multiplying your lavender.

[@doctorhousemd566]

LAVENDER OHHHH YEAH VERY NICE MIKE !

[@Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club]

This video is very informative. Even if the subject of not something I grow I learn glean knowledge from you.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

Very cool video mike

[@bartb217]

Just checked my lavender cuttings I took around 2 months ago, they all have roots now and are starting to develop branches. Was thinking about transplanting them, since I put ten in each pot and it looks like there is not enough room for them to grow. But will give them some fertilizer and let them be until next spring and then transplant them like you said.

[@Jack.333]

Great Job Thanks

[@littlerock3029]

Thanks for sharing! I have six bushy lavenders and are going to propagate more following your tutorial👍

[@MikeKincaid79]

Have fun and I hope you're loaded with rooted cuttings by the end of summer!

[@rebeccazody1278]

This was so useful. I did do lavender cuttings today but now realize I need to prune the main plant more. And now I will have more cutting to get better odds. That is a win-win. Thank you.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can really multiply these things like crazy!

[@juliehenderson1672]

Thank you.

[@robertdurkin7596]

Hello, Mike , Lavader in beautiful purple, make a fresh scent ! I always love gardening for fun, I love columbines !!😁👋🌿🌺

[@jamesalexbarnes1116]

I've been struggling to get Lavender growing well, from seed and cuttings, for the last few years. So this was very useful. Much appreciated

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shawnsg]

I've been trying to get lavender going from seed, but I'm having terrible luck. Probably I just suck actually lol.

[@jeanettetrickey350]

Thanks for

[@marthakratz7877]

I tried your technique on my favorite Clematis, Mrs Robert Bryant. Two months ago I made 5 cuttings and today I checked them. Success! Four of them have grown roots and I potted them up. Thank-you for showing me how 🤗

[@MikeKincaid79]

No problem, glad it worked out well for your clematis!

[@noellanmcdaniel9055]

Willing to try again next year. Think I'll buy 1 plant and keep it in its can till late winter

[@cheesekake1841]

Hi Mike, Love this video. A few months ago I bought two first lavender plants ever in my life and they both died, I think because I gave them too much water and fertilizer. So a few weeks ago I bought two more lavender plants, they're still in their nursery pots and so far I haven't done much, not going to give them fertilizer at all and I've watered them when the soil inside the pots is dry. So.. so far so good and they haven't died yet! Haha... I don't know what to do next I'm kinda watching them to make sure they don't die... Also I did get a few cuttings from them and trying to propagate by following yours and a few others instructions.. Wish me luck! :-D

[@MikeKincaid79]

Good luck!

[@danconstanciojr8476]

Nice

[@BjorkL]

Thank you for another great video! I have to say that when I initially saw your shirt I was like, Huh?! (Leavenworth prison) 😆 But, then I saw Washington. 🤣

[@vmr6771]

Thanks for showing the succes and failures and the reason for each. Good video

[@MikeKincaid79]

You bet

[@david130469]

Hi Mike 20 hydrangea cuttings taken in mid June, all have rooted 😎👍 last year I took the same amount of cuttings in September and got 0. 😡 learning from your videos Mike, keep up the good work 💙 from Scotland.

[@MikeKincaid79]

So glad to hear it! Thanks for your support hear and happy propagating.

[@Janewomanpower]

i have been trying to grow lavender from seeds with no luck. so i bought one! small and desperate it was so it cost me a couple of dollars. it is doing fine but so nice to know how to grow them with your videos! i want a bunch around my garden and i want to gift some to the neighbourhood and the primary/elementary school in my area garden.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You can do it. Start this year and in 2 years, you'll have beautiful 1 gallon pot lavender.

[@imeldafarmbackyard]

👍wowww

[@suebabe100]

Hey Mike, another awesome video! I have several lavender plants but always want more. Question: I don't have a hoop house. Could I keep them over the winter in my garage? Or basement?

[@alyssapeters6271]

I started ONE from seed 😆 out of about 20 seeds, one came up and is doing pretty well.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Well thanks for that, lol. I was going to start a pack of lavender seeds soon but that sounds like a lot of work for 1 plant, haha.

[@chriscoyne5539]

Mike when do you move your set em and forget em green giant trays or whatnot from northside/no direct sun to some sort of sun. Ive got pretty nice candle growth all over the place and wondering if they need dappled light or remain in shade/northside til next april. Thanks

[@debbieboe4068]

Is your nursery open to the public? Maybe I need to take a field trip! I really appreciate your videos! I’m in southern Washington and agree, that heat wave was a killer!

[@raymundsantos2324]

Hi Mike, just wanted to ask about impatiens cuttings water rooting method, why do some cuttings fail to root and the part of the stem immersed in water turns mushy? Thanks!

[@Sherman1862]

Good Job! You've "inspired me to attempt to Propagate my "Phenomenal Lavenders! PS, I've been to Leavenworth WA, German Town east of the Cascades.. ; ) Goot beir there.. ; ) "cheers mate!!! : )

[@MikeKincaid79]

Love the town of Leavenworth. We had a trip planned there this summer but had to cancel due to this house build. Maybe next summer. And yes, good beer!

[@Sherman1862]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks Mike!!! Awesome Content!!! Hope that you get that trip to Leavenworth in this Summer!!!!! ; ) Boom!!!! Even with the House Build!!! : ) PS I propagated 10 lavenders today! Lets see if it works for me... Fingers Crossed.. lol! ; )

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'm rooting for you, haha

[@davidmcclellan9959]

MIKE IT TAKES TIMES TO RIPING IT MIGHT UNTIL SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER TOO

[@knoxurbanhomestead]

Your way of talking is the exact same as John Kohler. Its cool

[@MikeKincaid79]

Cool guy! Love watching his videos.

[@sandymick8639]

What lind of fertlizer do i use?

[@chulasexychica11]

I cut mine mid fall when should i take them out side in winter to harden them out??

[@alessandrofionda8272]

A question sir, where do you take all the pots? Thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️👍🏻👋🏻

[@lindakemer4950]

Do you live near Leavenworth, Wa? I visited there with my sister years ago. A great German village! Thanks for the lavender video. I tried growing it one year but gave up when grasshoppers appeared. I have since learned of granules that bait the critters. Maybe I’ll give it another try.🌱

[@MikeKincaid79]

Nope, but I did take a trip there last summer. I live about 3.5 hours away, on the western side of the mountains.

[@dumisanekhoza6652]

Hi Mike it's spring in my country do still need to cover my cuttings, I'm confused here can you pls help

[@sharleneswier351]

I am using sand and most of my cuttings die. Trying to get it right. Mostly I take cuttings from my potting plants, coleus, geraniums and more plus herbs. A few have survived. You make it seem so easy! It is not!! A few questions: Can I reuse the sand? Would I have to sterilize it somehow? I have had cuttings die in it but I pulled them out. Also when can I pot up the plants in soil? Sometimes they don’t make it after planting them. And when should I start to fertilize? It seems to me they need some plant food to continue growing.

[@doncamillomelancholy5489]

Hey Mike Love the video, I have a question, what is the best month to propagate cutting??

[@MikeKincaid79]

Depends on the plant but these lavender can be propagated all summer as softwood cuttings.

[@TJHutchExotics]

Hi! I started some northern privet cuttings this spring in sand. 75% of them are doing nicely - even some new growth. Should I over winter them in the sand? (I’m in ND- zone 3) also, should I put them directly in the ground in my hedge row? Or don’t you recommend potting them up? If potting, what mix do you use? Sorry for all the questions!! Love your content!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I don't like to disturb roots and pot cuttings up at this time of year. I'd leave them put and continue to water them and maybe give a weak solution of liquid fertilizer to boost them before going dormant. Pot them up the following spring.

[@SJKurd]

can i do this with Dianthus ??

[@tallen316]

Hey Mike, so the lavender that we have in pots that started from seeds this year can stay outside through the winter? When can I move them from their pots then plant them in the ground?? Thanks!!

[@sbkhider]

I was going to ask the same question. I started some from seed this spring (March). The seeds were given to me a couple years ago but they sprouted and I have them in a container in my window. We have been having 100⁰+ temperatures here for some time so I don't dare put them outside. Help Mike!

[@gwenb4531]

Will they survive a zone 5b winter in their original pot? I think I can put them in my garage for the winter.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That's getting pretty cold. You'll definitely want to give protection and may want to up pot them first to add even more protection around the roots.

[@elbabecerril9414]

Hey my rosemary looks just as leggy and ugly, I better snip it, they were rooted this spring, I think rosemary and lavander are very similar, I may try rooting some lavander soon, wish me luck

[@chriscoyne5539]

Ps i have noticed anything purple like lavender, rus sage etc seems to keep the deer away nicely.

[@sbkhider]

It's also supposed to keep flies and mosquitoes away.

[@isabelvisnicker]

What do you use for your potting mix?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Finely ground fir tree bark. Here's a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iISzfYKCg72HepY

[@davidiacobucci9254]

Hopefully you see this, Mike. I tried this but after about 3 weeks in the shade outside, they were all dead and covered with mold. I had them in a pot with a green 2 liter bottle “greenhouse-ing “ them. Any thoughts? Really trying to grow my own lavender from clippings. I hope you hear from you. Thanks. David

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hard to say without seeing exactly what you’re doing. Heat and too much moisture are the usual culprits. Make sure your medium is inert and drains well. You don’t want to pack it in too tight around the cuttings, especially if it holds a lot of water.

[@juliehenderson1672]

Should the lavendar pot be insulated in the hot weather? Or, just plant in ground? 50/50 sun and shade?

[@MikeKincaid79]

After working with these plants, I think it's best to keep them shaded and protected from harsh sun for the first year. Then plant in ground.

[@kengarrett1116]

Digging them out of the sand and washing the roots should not have harmed them. In early spring, as soon as the lavender plant started putting on new growth, I took about 110 tip cuttings and put them into a propagation mix. A couple of weeks after they started putting on new growth I potted them up into 4" pots. I then had about 100 plants. I planted 20 into a raised bed and they are now about 8"in diameter and 8" high and in full flower.The ones that are still in pots are about 3' high and about 3" in diameter. The soil in those raised beds is fantastic. This whole process has taken about 6 months. They were a French lavender, Lavandula dentata "Candicans". I then repeated the the process with an English lavender, Lavandula Angustifolia with similar results. Of course, this is Melbourne, Australia, so the climatic conditions may have a lot to do with the different results. I now have about 100 of the french lavender and about 120 of the English lavender. If you tell me how, I can send you photos.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'd love to see photos. Not sure if you're on Facebook but we have a group called I love Plant Propagation and you can post all the photos you want there. If you want to keep them private then you can send them in a direct message on Facebook to Kincaid's Nursery.

[@kengarrett1116]

@@MikeKincaid79 Hi Mike, I put a couple of photos on the "I love Plant Propagation" Facebook page.

[@hort-charlenecolitaempas1748]

Pomelo cuttinga please

[@hort-charlenecolitaempas1748]

Pomelo cuttings please

[@plantsomething]

Hey Mike, Have a question about wood chips. Getting different answers on google search,so asking the pro. Is there a chance of catching on fire? Got 7 loads free an can get lots more. My piles are about 4 ft high an 25 ft around. Trying to break up this southern clay soil for yard,an garden. Spread some but most piled. Will grass grow if there' not composted a year or so? Thanks Mike.

[@MikeKincaid79]

It won't heat up enough to catch fire without more nitrogen in it. We've had tons of piles delivered here and never had a problem with it. We planted grass in the orchard when the wood chips were relatively fresh. It took a few years for the grass to really take off but it just looks like a nice lawn now and the chips are very composted and broken down under the grass now.

[@plantsomething]

Thank you Mike. I have seen your piles,think I've watched all your video's. Feeling safer now. Going to keep getting a many as we can. My tiller bounces on the clay like its going on huge rocks. So much not fun. One day.... Thanks again Mike.

[@littlemissblueyes100]

Have you ever done a clematis cutting video

[@donnachavez8230]

You mentioned sand… what is the actual sand soil ratio?

[@thesmokewagon6302]

HiMike! DO you have Gardenias? Never saw you make a video of them. Guessing they dont grow well in your area.

[@MikeKincaid79]

People grow them here, I just don't have any videos about them. I've often thought of getting some though. Give me enough time and I'm sure I'll get around to it.

[@thesmokewagon6302]

@@MikeKincaid79 they smell gorgeous! Selling an old property of mine that had several mature bushs. Dug them with a tractor loader and setting them in the edge of my lake to keep watered. Going to make several cuttings to line my driveway and have a Southern breeze exposure to make my outdoor kitchen smell heavenly when in bloom.

[@Thunderthighs84]

@mikekincaid79 lavender once established love full sun… during this rooting phase should these cuttings be kept out of direct sun?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I keep new cuttings out of direct sun while rooting.

[@ludwigcodjambassis8866]

An other answer for me I was wandering why I lost so many fig cutting after they rooted... Might be the re-pot and change of environmet... Unfortunately i planted cuttings again, a lot.. but too close to each other.. And I don't know how they will do, all together for a whole season Cheers

[@MikeKincaid79]

Wait until they go dormant and then the roots will be tough and easier to pull apart. I like to do this in early spring

[@canadiangirl5159]

I have lavender that over wintered here in Alberta. Some days were -40C last winter. So if I take cuttings and keep them in a pot of sand all winter, will they make it? Or should I bury the pot under the snow?

[@MikeKincaid79]

My rule of thumb is that if the mother plant is cold hardy then the cuttings are usually just as cold hardy. That's been my experience and cuttings are much hardier than most people give them credit. That being said, you can provide a little more protection by just putting them in a shed that's unheated after they go dormant. If you do that, make sure to keep them very lightly moistened through the winter.

[@canadiangirl5159]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks

[@Kay-xi9kv]

Is there a type of lavender that is very cold hardy?

[@MikeKincaid79]

The English types are the most cold hardy. The variety I have here is called 'Hidcote' and is the most cold hardy variety there is. It can take temps down to -30 F.

[@boisterousbillyclub2772]

Good stoof mate )

[@lisabeautyskindeep]

What kind of sand do you plant these in?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Just plain sand. Here's a video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqTVgYJnobRmhKs

[@lisabeautyskindeep]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thanks so much! I love your channel!

[@marshabailey1029]

what is pre-emergent?

[@MikeKincaid79]

It prevents seeds from germinating.

[@marshabailey1029]

@@MikeKincaid79 ok so why do you put that on your cuttings? What does it do for cuttings? I bought four lavender plants yesterday and want to propagate them…

[@agustina-kj1nf]

Apa media tanah terbaik untuk hidcote lavender,saya baru membelinya dari toko online tapi masih bingung untuk memulai karena masih bingung media yang bagus untuk hidcote lavender,....greet from indonesia🙏🌱🌻

[@MikeKincaid79]

Saya menggunakan kulit pohon cemara yang digiling halus untuk tambang. Pasir juga bekerja dengan sangat baik dan merupakan tempat yang bagus untuk memulai.

[@agustina-kj1nf]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank youuu mike for share, saya akan coba media pasir untuk menanam tapi mungkin tanpa pohon cemara yang digiling😁😁saya berharap bisa melihat bunga lavender tumbuh di halamanku

[@donamarinos229]

What is the rooting media not the sand

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's just sand. If you're talking about the hormone, any hormone will work. I typically use Hormodin 3. There's a link in the description.

[@donamarinos229]

The next one after you take it out of the sand ⏳

[@winniefernandes9492]

Please show the flowering.. can we grow from flower seeds?

[@monkeygraborange]

I’ve been growing Hidcote lavender from seed on my windowsills that I started in February (zone 6) and I’ve trimmed them into topiary shapes. Right now they’re about 8” tall, and I don’t expect flowers this first year, but if they make it through winter next year should be quite the show!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, I'll keep that in mind for future videos.

[@robcutlip1909]

I am actually doing cuttings off of lavender that I grew from seeds.

[@barbaracarreon9758]

I didn't know why my English lavenders die. Until I searched about it in Google. Here's what happens .. lol I got two lavenders in two pots of 5 gallons and every year was beautiful .. after 4 years I did prune like always ... I prune same size like before but this time the lavender was more older and the stems were very woody. My big mistake. If the stems are very thick very woody never prune there or die. Only soft wood can be prune. I miss my English lavenders this year. I'm glad I got one different that I didn't prune it is a Russian Sage lavender, is cute too.

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's good to learn from our mistakes. That's what makes you a great gardener!

[@jeannemariebooth1121]

Am I missing something? When do you permanently remove the plastic dome, please?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Once you know they're rooted, then you can start slowly removing the lid over a couple day period of time. Lavender usually take from 4 to 6 weeks to root, sometimes longer.

[@davidmcclellan9959]

HI MIKE I GOT LOTS OF TOMATOES AND I GOT ONE BIG SUMMER SQAUSH VINE LOVE DAVID

[@MikeKincaid79]

Awesome! Tomatoes are tough to ripen in my area

[@milivojestojkovic8795]

Make a update for your finger tendon

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'll get to it soon, thanks

[@carminepetracca7518]

i love plant propagation also mike; of my pothos, not. all those props are getting a haircut this week. >> what about the fish tank mike? not much for lavender but a good show on pp. cp.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Fish tank is doing well. I really need to get those fish into a bigger tank. They are getting big!

[@noellanmcdaniel9055]

I bought 9 pink lavender plants and they all died in a matter of weeks. :( I think I give up on lavender :(

[@emadahmed9615]

How are you, brother

[@MikeKincaid79]

Doing well, how about you Emad?

[@emadahmed9615]

@@MikeKincaid79 Everything is fine so far I wish you all the best

[@hort-charlenecolitaempas1748]

Just try to grow pomelo cuttinga please😞😞😞

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'll look into it.

[@practicalshooter6517]

I don't agree with you. They are leggy due to the lack of direct sun light.