Spring Propagation of Clematis Part 1

[@scotsam7590]

Thank you for getting to the point without unnecessary 'back stories' (like what you had for breakfast) that take up the first 5 minutes of most videos of other people. You had everything set out, ready to go and showed clearly where and how to cut and trim. Fab!

[@plantsfromba9990]

Scot & Sam thank you very much

[@kbs36]

Excellent video. Straight to the point, valuable limited time used for instructions and illustrations.

[@LynnFo]

Thanks for this clear and concise video! Very helpful.

[@marciagrant6687]

I just trimmed my clematis a few weeks ago (I'm in zone 8a). I cut them and placed them back into the same containers. Some of the cuttings grew like a weed while some look dead, but they rooted in, and others just died. I will try using rooting hormone next time. Thanks for the video!!!

[@plantsfromba9990]

Marcia, how are the ones doing that grew well? Some of mine died over the few months between taking the cuttings and really getting them into individual pots (part 3 in the series of videos)

[@marciagrant6687]

@@plantsfromba9990 I think the variety is Henryi Clematis. most of them grew like weeds. I cut all of them down to the base a few weeks ago. Now I have a few shots that are growing straight up. It is the perfect opportunity to try your propagation method. I will keep you posted!!!

[@plantsfromba9990]

Marcia Grant I have shoots on all mine that made it in pots - it’s so rewarding! Good luck with yours and be prepared to wait a year plus before they are truly ready for the Great Outdoors!

[@grahamthomas6283]

Just found your channel GT GT GT information and interest thanks for your time 🐞🐦👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sallymoore2340]

Graham Thomas thank you very much

[@Rachel-hg1gn]

If you're burying that top part because it can grow roots from that part too, why don't you also put the root powder on there? I am new at this, sorry.

[@debbiel9514]

If the leaf wilts and dies on the top, is it still possible that the roots will grow? What about one leaf that turned brown from sun exposure? Can you keep them inside near a window and florescent lights on at night? Is this the best way? When and how to check for roots?

[@plantsfromba9990]

I think if you're happy to give it a chance, why not try? I'd leave them outside, somewhere sheltered though. The roots won't respond to lights at night anyway. Make sure wherever you choose isn't baking in full sun at any point - under a shrub / tree perhaps, light and airy but never cooked?

[@mickg8306]

Why not start taking the cutting from the top of the stem and working your way down instead of cutting the stem at the base......

[@plantsfromba9990]

Morning Mick. Start whichever end you like! This plant needed cutting back as it was a young plant I wanted to bulk up the root system on, rather than allow to flower too madly.

[@Joy_vlogca]

What kind of powder?

[@claudiogazolaz2538]

Podrian poner traduccion en español , ya que hay muchos paises a los que llega este video y similares y lamentablenente no se entiende, solo algunas palabras.

[@howard977]

You said the roots come from where you cut the branch off but you put the rooting powder on the stem . Why not put the powder on where the roots come out at ?

[@plantsfromba9990]

Hi Howard, really fair question! And here you have hit upon my Achilles heel ... I have mixed views where rooting hormone powder is concerned! I do use it in my propagation ... and I also do a LOT of propagation without it! I will err towards it if I think a plant may appreciate help 'drying' the wound area and also if I've found I've had limited success without ... but I also know that so many other factors are potentially even more important. Maintaining the correct environment, in terms of healthy planting medium (compost / perlite / whatever you choose to use), the correct humidity, the correct range of temperature and even the correct amount and nature of light all seem to play their part! So I'm neither a huge fan nor a critic and you've noticed that!

[@LynnFo]

@@plantsfromba9990 I just saw another gardening video where the host experimented with both rooting powder and Manuka honey on wounded clematis shoots (layering, not cuttings). The honey did the best! Interesting.

[@plantsfromba9990]

@@LynnFo Love this!! Thank you ... off to research that now!

[@smezley50]

Great video's. its late May would it be to late to take cutting now? No relation to Marc French LOL

[@sallymoore2340]

Les French hello! Thank you - I would wait a little now, allowing your clematis to ripen somewhat. Summer propagation of semi-ripe material is likely to be a little more successful, when this season’s growth is just beginning to harden at the base. That said, I do enjoy trialling things that the text books don’t tell you so if you have plenty of good quality material, why not try doing a half dozen? Water the plant really well the night before, take your cuttings as early as you can in the morning and certainly not once the warmth of the sun gets on it and see how you get on - do come back and let me know 👍

[@MBihon2000]

The fastest and easiest way to propagate clematis is to take a branch from a parent tree, divide with roots in them and you have an instant new clematis to be transplanted and ready to bloom same year as the parent plant.

[@plantsfromba9990]

I agree! However this particular exercise tackled a very young 'mother plant', single stemmed and still in her pot. There was no well established system to divide :)

[@marcfrench3613]

Hey, can you do an update?

[@plantsfromba9990]

Hi Marc, thanks for the reminder! Yes I will do one this weekend and post it - lots to share with you including a good news story on a clematis Montana cutting from last year!

[@marcfrench3613]

@@plantsfromba9990 thanks a lot, I made some cuttings too. I hope they root! Have a good weekend.

[@plantsfromba9990]

Oooo I shall look forwards to seeing whether mine have and hearing about yours! Good luck @@marcfrench3613

[@plantsfromba9990]

I have just posted the update video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/ommYlH-Lp69rqZo @@marcfrench3613

[@plantsfromba9990]

@@marcfrench3613 how are your cuttings doing?