The Easy Way to Propagate Hydrangeas From Cuttings

[@PMcC44]

I was impressed with your detailed explanations and the close up photo shots of what you are doing. Thank you!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad it was helpful, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@philisbramlett6890]

This was great ! Iam impressed ❤ Please tell me how long will it be before we can plant these new hydrangeas in the ground ? It's very important ! I'm in ZONE 5 . I have prepped an area for the blues ..My soil is Alkaline so Blue turns dark gorgeous mauve plum / plinks unless you have prepared your soil. I fell in love with them in large pots and the brilliance of mauves, pinks stole the show when they were in front of a drift of storm cloud perennial swaying in the breeze . The periwinkle blue star blooms on top were such an Accent to them as they grew in the eastern morning light ... Just a Serendipity morning * . I need more . How long in the shade pots - till rooted. Then what ? In the ground ? Tell me what I am missing . I am older with few tools . I want to see them and some from myimelight . If of me , then for the one who comes after .e in love ❤

[@Garden-Oasis]

The interesting thing about hydrangeas is that they have the ability to root all along the stem. So that angle cut at the bottom isn’t needed. Just an interesting tidbit I thought I’d pass along 😊. great video 👍 btw

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for sharing!

[@luv14lyf]

Btw, what's the difference between angle and straight cuts?

[@Garden-Oasis]

@@luv14lyffrom my experience propagating, there isn’t much difference between them. The theory is that you increase the surface area of the bottom if you cut at an angle but I never do and it hasn’t hindered my success at all. It still roots with a straight cut just as well as with an angle cut. The theory does make sense in that you ARE increasing surface area but honestly, it makes no difference.

[@pernillehesselbertelsen7523]

15:20 we do not have root powder in Denmark. What kan i use instead?

[@prafulmp]

Honey

[@loisspotila8512]

I love the ability to make new plants rather than always buying plants.

[@gails5215]

If it takes about a month to root, can it be planted in the garden? (We live in north western SC)

[@grassrootsgardening]

👍👍

[@donnayeager2703]

I will be propagating hydrageas from my mother's yard before we sell her house. This has been so helpful!

[@grassrootsgardening]

awesome

[@judithtaylor6916]

Took hydrangea cuttings from what I knew wasnt a recommended cutting from a flower top. Flowers a friend was given as a gift. Well they took and have two different varieties of hydrangeas. So pleased as they flowered.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Wonderful!

[@shamcg422]

Thanks for sharing! Ilive in a rental now and am moving into my first purchase. The rental has the biggest most beautiful hydrangeas Ive ever seen. The landlord said I was welcome to take some cutting for my new home. So Im gonna take him up on that!! 😅

[@grassrootsgardening]

Best of luck!

[@laurelthomas5215]

Happy for you!

[@TexasNana2]

​@@grassrootsgardeningHello, I'm a new subscriber. Do you have an updated video on the hydrangea cuttings? Thank you 😊

[@gailfriend8164]

I wait until flower is gone and remove the seed pod. I dry the seed out completely in a white paper bag. Next season, I pull them out and break them open. Lots of seeds😊

[@namatracy3365]

Great clip! I have four different varieties and I am going to try and propagate them. And thanks for telling folks to actually clean their gardening tools as we do not want to contaminate our other plants

[@grassrootsgardening]

Good luck!

[@wandapittman571]

When inserting the cutting into dirt, doesn't the rooting hormone just rub off on the dirt while you're pushing the cutting down? I've always used a new chop stick or pencil to create a hole first, then insert cutting. Thanks for sharing! I never have cut the leaves in half!

[@sandraking9650]

That's what I would do also exactly . The more foliage that is left will suck the energy ,thus why he is taking most off, so the energy will go into the stem as it starts to gain roots.

[@grassrootsgardening]

good tip

[@LeslieSantos-z3l]

I wish you have an update video of this propagation

[@ericadurda9027]

Yes, i want to see if they were successful

[@grassrootsgardening]

coming soon

[@jennifermorrison229]

My very favorite flower. So beautiful. Thank you for another great video.

[@grassrootsgardening]

So nice of you, appreciate the comment!!😊

[@leslieh4899]

I had a 5' x 8'' blue hydrangea that grew in Middle Georgia (zone 8) in full sun by my pool with reflecting concrete. It was always a show stopper - I guess over 25 years old when I moved away. They do adapt!

[@grassrootsgardening]

they will adapt!

[@kmejias4636]

I don't have a green house like you, can I put cuttings in the garage? Thanks for sharing.

[@MariaNorton-fe1jh]

Nice tutorial, thank you. Video ends with the new little starts inside the plastic milk jug “greenhouse” with starts just planted. But when and in what environment should they then be planted in my yard? Do I need root growth of a certain length or do I need temperatures to fall below a certain threshold for the afternoon temps? I appreciate your help and advice. I live in zone 6A.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Video coming soon

[@shirleyc7175]

Dirt perfect said to check you out, so we all followed his advise. Once we found you, your personality and your interesting interests, got hooked,, I didn’t mention funny,I love funny 👍👍👍👍

[@grassrootsgardening]

I appreciate that!

[@Nana1959.]

Now you have 8,001 subscribers! Thank you for showing us how to propagate hydrangeas. I love their deep, beautiful color. my animals never do anything on video either lol! I also loved how you explained about your hydrangeas because you had to take the tree down and you have to prop up your gutter, because this is life it’s not perfect. Thank you for your channel.

[@grassrootsgardening]

thanks so much!

[@shielalacroix916]

8002! 😂

[@mytube4u2009]

Thank you for the great photos that show the cambium layer and explain its importance! Please post a video on how to prune a newly rooted cutting to encourage "bushiness."

[@grassrootsgardening]

Will do!

[@Miaouterspace7]

My hydrangea is growing like crazy and I’ve been wondering how to do this and I found your video. My lucky day. Thank you

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad I could help!

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

First timer here, you were Happy abt 8k... I checked today 7/2024 and you have 16k woo hop!!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Woooohooooo!! 😊

[@lindascott6968]

Thank you. I’ve got some beautiful hydrangeas that I can now propagate. So easy.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Wonderful!

[@Jo-ix3qp]

Thank you...appreciate what you're doing.

[@grassrootsgardening]

I appreciate that!

[@aggelikinest1826]

Thanks for sharing. I am a hydrangea lover myself, i will try it.🌺🌺🌺

[@grassrootsgardening]

👍👍

[@jeanniemyers-r5s]

There is a " family" lacy blue hydrangea over 100 years old ,only a few people have been able to root and regrow this.myself included in the ..not.. group.i cant wait to try this!

[@grassrootsgardening]

good luck

[@alexislong3692]

Thank you

[@grassrootsgardening]

You're welcome

[@LindaJohnson-uk3we]

I happened by and your propagating of the hydrangeas was right on. I just bought two blue ones and I love to propagate. Thank you. 🪴🍃🌱🎋🍂

[@grassrootsgardening]

Wonderful!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Good timing! I’m about to take some cuttings from a friends garden!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Good luck!

[@billwawrzyniak6585]

Thank you for making it look so easy. Do you have to water them during propagation, or just rely on the humidity.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Keep soil moist not wet. Humidity will naturally come

[@stephaniehebbard2076]

Really enjoyed your video and learned how to propagate hydrangeas. So excited to try it for my self.

[@grassrootsgardening]

You can do it!

[@REAGAN_1980]

Those macaws how wonderful!!! Love your setup and video this is my first time watching. Thanks.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Welcome!

[@MikeTrucker-ml8xq]

I m doing this same thing, I hope it turns out well 😊

[@grassrootsgardening]

👍👍

[@WendyBrown-u3j]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Very easy to understand , I will give it a go. I am from England

[@rsoubiea]

I knew most of this at one time but had forgotten, thanks great video.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@msgodsnurse]

Thank you so much, this is a very detailed video with clear instructions. I hope to try it soon. Is there a follow up video showing the results?

[@grassrootsgardening]

I wish I did an update, but sorry i failed to do so!

[@sandramoon7097]

Awesome video on propagating hydrangea. Thanks.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GhislaineNoel-fj6mb]

So informative. Thank you. From Quebec, Canada

[@grassrootsgardening]

thanks Canada!

[@helenamonaghan766]

Great video ,and I also learned about soft and hardwood cuttings and how to recycle a milk carton to make a mini greenhouse.Very inventive 👏🏻Greetings from Ireland ☘️

[@grassrootsgardening]

Hey Ireland!!

[@laurabyrd9903]

Thank you for showing how to root am going to try this because I love this flower it’s a awesome beautiful plant

[@grassrootsgardening]

thanks for watching

[@andreagunn6895]

😊please report back how it went. I just saw this and have a hydrangea that has too much shade. Gonna try this.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Will try

[@cynthiagentile6967]

Very informative ! You make it look so easy. Very well presented, thank you.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josephineward2495]

excellent enjoyable video

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@angelarowland7758]

You made it look easy, I’ll try it!😊

[@grassrootsgardening]

You can do it!!

[@BLUEHORIZON-g2b]

SUPERB VID, Thx (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks UK!

[@RomanticFlor]

Thank you for this video. Could you please tell me the best time to take the cuttings?

[@GenerationsTogetherRecipes]

Thank you so much - I must have watched at least ten videos on this topic - this one made the most sense to me. Easy to follow - you explain everything very well - thank you again

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathyogden7709]

I’m interested in staghorn fern. How to grow it, I killed two

[@sandrakelly6839]

Interesting, thank you.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@birgip.m.1236]

Appreciate your clear explanations, methods and video close-ups!! Love the accent!! I'm gonna try this up here in Southern Canada (zone 5B) 1st I need to uproot hydrangeas my dad planted in a small crowded smothering space & find a better spit for them & plant 2 new ones!!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@theresafranco6068]

When best time to root hidrenga cuttings, how long those it take,before planting outside, thanks for video, Theresa the gardner from wallkill NY.

[@l663B]

Yes, how long to plant in ground. If it takes ~ a month to grow roots, how long until plant is established and can survive fall/winter weather. I’m in NJ and it’s 8/5/2024 🙁🤔

[@grassrootsgardening]

Update video coming soon

[@dianelambert8281]

awesome!!! i love Propagating.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Sorry I didn’t do the bougainvillea for you yet!

[@dianelambert8281]

@@grassrootsgardening I’m right here waiting. We got time.

[@dianelambert8281]

@@grassrootsgardening I stole a start of an arrowhead plant today at a restaurant.

[@grassrootsgardening]

@@dianelambert8281 dude!!!! Don’t tell everybody!!🤣🤣🤣

[@dianelambert8281]

@@grassrootsgardening oh dang now I have done it lol. *sidenote. Our waitress helped.

[@sandrastevens9423]

As a very inexperienced gardener, loved you video. The detailed explanation and video presentation really helped me to understand the process

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elainestevens3312]

Very informative thank you very much

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ladyann5778]

I love hydrangeas thank you for sharing with us they need a lot of water don't they?

[@grassrootsgardening]

They do like moist soil.

[@MsSparkle321]

Nice video 😄 I have a cutting from a gifted variety flower arrangement. I believe its the Incrediball variety and its beautiful! Can I propagate that if I remove the bloom? Its a long stem with a large bloom at the end. Ive been keeping it in a water in a flower vase 💐

[@grassrootsgardening]

sure just cut the bloom out

[@shirly5853]

So glad I came across this post I will share this with my gardener and she can try to do this with my pink one thanks

[@grassrootsgardening]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

[@margaretchiodo-keller4495]

I enjoyed watching this video. Please tell us how you keep the cuttings watered, while they are creating roots in this make shift greenhouse.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Have to water by hand as needed

[@anncoats4466]

Hydrangeas are my most favorite. Thanks for showing how to propagate them. Mopheads are my least favorite because here in KY we get late freezes and it kills the buds for the year, often I have no flowers. But I love all the rest of them. Love the blue color of the mopheads too. Thanks.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thank you for watching, they’re one of my favorite too!🙂

[@Garden-Oasis]

Mopheads do great in containers. They just need a slow release fertilizer to fulfill their nutrient requirements. This way, you can just drag the pot into your garage once it’s gone to sleep for the winter. Drag it back out in early spring. I do this for a lemon tree that’s not hardy in my area. Works great 👍 it’s going on its 6th year now

[@birgip.m.1236]

I'm in Southern Ontario, Canada & my hydrangeas came back on their own. And we had days of -37°C!! Although I didn't do anything, You can trim them, prune down, remove dead flower heads, that may help.

[@selmahamilton6597]

Thank you for this video and the information! I want to do a hedge of hydrangeas from my mop head hydrangea!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Go for it!

[@marineideaugustin1951]

O QUE FAZER PARA PROPAGAR HORTENSIAS AZUIS, OBRIGADA

[@grassrootsgardening]

Pretty sure Hortensia is just and old name for hydrangea

[@marionmichaelp.442]

Love propagating.great and easy to follow video. Thanks

[@grassrootsgardening]

So nice of you, appreciate you watching!

[@pennyroach4750]

Enjoy your video! Thanks for all the tips and tricks. God bless.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariemcgrath8681]

Just taken my cutting, hope they survive, it's a mild Winter here in Australia.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Good luck in Australia!

[@karengregory8503]

Thankyou , im going to try this today, really clear instructions! Wales UK

[@grassrootsgardening]

thanks UK!

[@MsPeddles]

You can always stake out some patios umbrellas to help some Or some fabric mesh on some post to cover a bigger area :)

[@grassrootsgardening]

That's a great idea!

[@tumbleweed-z5l]

Fantastic video. Thank you. What a great way to use the milk containers. Look forward to seeing more of your vids as a new subscriber!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for the sub!

[@billyjones9620]

Can I use a plastic container for propagation? If so, is it ok to put container in a storage building that does not get much light, or should I leave my make shift green house outside? Great video.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Sure you can use plastic, and they dont need much light but storage shed might be a little too dark.

[@artmakerforever3510]

I use the liter soda bottles too. Keeps my doggo from digging.

[@grassrootsgardening]

👍👍

[@stephanieingrassia5059]

Great job in giving this information

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dottiegiudice7960]

Thanks for the easy instructions for the hydrangeas. I only have one plant. I don't think my soil is the best for it. It looks beautiful right now but only10" or so high. I'm in Colorado. Maybe too much sun for it.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Might need little more shade

[@masudkhan1595]

Appreciate

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks!

[@Redipstick]

If you use a pencil and make a hole in the dirt. That way more of the rooting material stays on the plant. Just a thought

[@grassrootsgardening]

Great idea

[@barbarastefani254]

Thank you for this video I just tried to transplant some that didn’t work out I’m gonna try your method wish me luck

[@grassrootsgardening]

Good luck, and thanks for watching!

[@robintischler6322]

Thank you for this video. I'm zone 4. What do you recommend for saving the new plants over the winter?

[@grassrootsgardening]

Since this particular hydrangea is only Hardy to zone 5, I think your only option would be to plant in a container and keep inside during winter. 🥶

[@lainniecashman94]

Excellent teaching video.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks!

[@katherinedemes8492]

Thank you so much for the great and informative tutorial. I wonder if this propagation method works for both hydrangea that flower on old wood and hydrangea that flower on new wood?

[@grassrootsgardening]

Yes it will

[@Bronte866]

Considering how beautiful and expensive !! these are this is an awfully nice video. 🌿

[@grassrootsgardening]

thanks

[@artmakerforever3510]

Just found you, so that's 8001! 😀 Hydrangea is one of my faves.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Welcome!!

[@christyasay764]

Thank you, this was great! How long will you keep the cuttings in the plastic gallon before you plant the cuttings?

[@grassrootsgardening]

Depends on how quickly they were but probably two months or so

[@NancyDiGiondomenico]

Thanks for posting. Going to try this out.

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching, Nancy! I just posted a follow-up video, when you're ready to start transplanting.

[@aleydasosa1134]

New subscriber from Texas. I have lived in Fort Bening for 3 years, and i enjoy how these plants grow. 😊❤

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thaks Texas!!

[@rosinalacome4260]

very interesting will have a go and hope for the best. Thank you

[@grassrootsgardening]

Best of luck!

[@theresagagliardi4423]

I have learned HOW to propagate, but I don’t know what to do with the new plants over the winter! Do you have a video about what to do once you have roots? It is the end of September and I am in zone 6. Where should I put them to protect them until the spring? Thanks!

[@grassrootsgardening]

I’ll try to do an update video soon. You need to try and keep the young roots somewhat protected until next spring. Maybe in the garage since you are in zone 6?

[@brendamaun5455]

I grew some cuttings last year from different parent plants. To help me remember which ones were which I cut the leaves at different shapes: straight across, angled, chevron, etc. so I could tell later what colors each were.

[@grassrootsgardening]

great tip

[@martagonzalez3228]

Thank you very much for your tutorial. It was so informative!!!

[@grassrootsgardening]

thanks!!

[@susanvilagos7016]

1st time watching. Great info. I'm planning my rear yard garden for next year & it includes a good number of hydrangeas. We have lots of mature bushes I can propagate; how long will the cuttings take before they can be transplanted outdoors? Thanks for your channel, I'll keep watching. 💫 SV

[@grassrootsgardening]

Will try to do update video soon

[@billyjones9620]

Do you ever root hydrangea cuttings in water? If so, do you put them in shade or window to take root?

[@grassrootsgardening]

I have in the past, just give bright indirect light

[@brookeboyer7977]

great demonstration

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks for watching!

[@peggydillenburg]

I’m trying this today!!! Thank you for posting!!

[@philisbramlett6890]

It's now 2024 July and I still cannot find your posting about Hydrangea propagation way back from 2023 July ! What happened . Did it work for you sir ? We kept waiting for next steps after rooting in gallon jugs . Step #2 to follow . In pots ? In the ground ? What ? Please tell us ? Weoved your video but there was no follow up . Help us out in Zone 5 and still waiting ❤😊

[@grassrootsgardening]

thanks for watching

[@kerryboothe4811]

New subscriber from N E Georgia Lady saying God Bless

[@grassrootsgardening]

Thanks GA!

[@sandradrees5499]

Thats was a good and easy video to follow, thank you!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathybeeson4350]

This is my first time on your show. Thank you for showing how to root.😊😂❤

[@grassrootsgardening]

Welcome!!

[@shiningstar3519]

Hi I've just come across your channel by chance and am so glad I did. My mum sadly passed away and has a beautiful hydrangea in her back garden. The house is going up for sale so I am going to try and take cuttings of this in remembrance. I have no green fingers whatsoever but hopefully will be able to do this! How long does it propagate for before you plant in a pot?

[@grassrootsgardening]

Average 2 months. Good luck!

[@MarkArnold-fl4man]

Will definitely do this. Do you wait till spring to plant?

[@grassrootsgardening]

I’ll try to do a video update soon

[@kaverimulane6970]

Thank u for sharing, n the inexpensive greenhouse idea was just what i needed to know as a new gardner 😊 m a new subscriber 👍🏻

[@grassrootsgardening]

Glad to help - and thanks for subscribing!

[@vallotts2223]

Great . How Ling before potting each one into its own pot

[@grassrootsgardening]

Video coming soon

[@joannekeller8716]

Great advise thanks

[@grassrootsgardening]

No problem!

[@wendabartholomai5650]

How often do you water these cuttings? I’m in 5B zone and have hydrangeas I would like to do some cuttings from. This is a great idea using the milk jug!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Enough to keep the moist, but most importantly NOT wet

[@Ann-fj5py]

He did'nt put ant water at all in the potting soil?

[@brendamaun5455]

He said it had gotten wet prior to using it. ​@@Ann-fj5py

[@eringillen8555]

How are they doing now? Did you use soil that’s specifically acidic when you propagated? Or should you wait on adjusting pH levels until they have taken root?

[@grassrootsgardening]

I gave them away once rooted. Dont worry about soil ph while rooting. Adjust PH after planting, it’s really the aluminum amount in soil that changes the color of the blooms.

[@claudettemccartney3552]

Hi from Alberta Canada🎉How long did it take to see growth on your cuttings? Thanks so much!

[@grassrootsgardening]

Average two months before growth

[@ASilva-ry6dp]

Hello, do you have a video on how to plant propagated hydrangeas and what they look like after a month from cutting?

[@grassrootsgardening]

I’ll make one in the coming weeks for you

[@BlooStorm1]

Just found your channel! Great video. Would this process be the same for a hybrid? I’ve got a hydrangea that’s a deep purple and stunning. Thx in advance

[@grassrootsgardening]

Yes, same process. Thanks for watching!

[@Isabela2024-yr]

Is it ok if I put a tape around and no opening at all to keep the moisture? Or do I have to leave an ajar?

[@grassrootsgardening]

Depends on how much moisture is inside. We don’t want it getting soggy in there. Just moist

[@EllenRushlow]

How should they be planted after rooted

[@grassrootsgardening]

Follow up video coming soon