Taking Cuttings For SparklySocks
By PANSYPOTTER
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*Sparklysocks asked me for step by step instructions for taking cuttings from her Penstemons.
1 Choose a non flowering shoot 6-7inches long, and cut just below the bottom leaf junction
2 Remove the leaves carefully from the bottom upwards I removed three layers
3 Insert in compost in a pot either singly or using a larger pot you can the put four-6 cuttings depending on pot size
The cuttings in this pot are Ostospernums taken four weeks ago, you can also try rooting them in water [see Spritz’s Elephant Blog!
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Hope you find this useful;0)*
- 16 Oct, 2010
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Thanks Terra I remember that blog, I ve never tried penstemons in water but will probably give it a go now.
I tried sending Sparkly a PM but couldnt find anywhere to click on?
16 Oct, 2010
Thanks so much Pansypotter! I'm going to give it a go tomorrow! Off to look at your blog too Terratoonie! :-)
16 Oct, 2010
Thanks so much Pansypotter! I'm going to give it a go tomorrow! Off to look at your blog too Terratoonie! :-)
16 Oct, 2010
my computer is crazy tonight! Keeps posting things twice!!! ;)
16 Oct, 2010
Pansypotter ...
Go to a member's profile [ i.e. click on their photo ]
.. and you should see a phrase to click underneath the word "profile".... "leave a private message" ..
can you see that.. ?
... try sending me a short message if you want to test it out ...
Sparklysocks ...I hope you find the Rainwater blog.:o)
16 Oct, 2010
nice blog carole and so easy, may try it myself ;o)
16 Oct, 2010
I think this is a great way to help members who are new to gardening,Carole.I sometimes read things over and over,but if a pic accompanies the information,it seems so much easier
to understand..Good luck,Sparkly...:o)
16 Oct, 2010
I agree too Bloomer. Pictures with written instructions are so helpful so thank you PP. I hope I can find all these good blogs when the time comes for me to need the information!
For now I'm putting them in my favourites :)
16 Oct, 2010
I've nominated your blog for GOYpedia too PP. Under "cuttings" and "penstemons"...:)
16 Oct, 2010
Thanks all pleased you found this blog useful, down to basics is always best I think;0)))
16 Oct, 2010
Thank you Carole. I have no success with Penstemons. I had 2 that died recently. I shall keep this blog for ref when I buy another .
17 Oct, 2010
Thats a shame Hywel, but pleased you found the blog useful!
17 Oct, 2010
Very useful, its nice to see and read things in layman's terms, we all benefit from an " Idiots Guide " don't you think.
17 Oct, 2010
I agree and thankyou Littlelegs
17 Oct, 2010
Thanks PP.... very useful blog....
18 Oct, 2010
Thanks Holly;0)
18 Oct, 2010
very good blog Carole yes that was brill to see it pic by pic, im always more confident when i can see what someone is explaining,i'm just the same with recipes, so thank you
23 Oct, 2010
Your Welcome Margaret Happy Gardening;0)
23 Oct, 2010
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Good blog, Pansypotter...
Ideal photos and clear explanations...
I wrote a blog 5th July 2009 :
"Cuttings Rooting in Rainwater" ...
where many members contributed photos and good advice in their comments, so Sparklysocks might like to look at that too.
I hope this helps. :o)
16 Oct, 2010