By Rachelb
Staffordshire,
United Kingdom
I have a question please… I have just read a comment in this group about a question I had about digging up a Cotinus. We are moving and I wanted to take it with us, but after reading the advice here I have decided to leave the tree where it is. However, my son helped me plant this 18 years ago when he was 5 and I shall be really sad to leave it. Is it possible to take cuttings and grow the successfully? If so, how? Thank you x
27 Mar, 2025
Answers
Yes, but do take lots of cuttings as you may find only a few will grow.
27 Mar, 2025
When we moved south, about 18 months ago, I could not bring a single plant. Not even the Camellia rosthorniana and hellebore that I bought with gift vouchers from my daughter on her wedding day. Not the Wedding Gown Hydrangea I bought for her engagement. Not the Rosa ‘Rachel’ that shares her name. Many plants given by dear friends and a beautiful pine I had grown from a tiny plant to a wonderful feature. All the Sedums I loved and had collected that I cannot now replace because the nurseries have closed down. A whole collection of Aeoniums …and on and on and on. Buy yourself a new one that the nursery have grown to a decent size for you. It won’t be the same plant, but it will be the same! And you will love it just the same. Good luck. X
28 Mar, 2025
Previous question
« My Platycodon seem to have disappeared. Is it too early for them?
Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, remove lower leaves, dip the base in rooting hormone, and plant in a well-draining, moist medium, covering with plastic for humidity.
However, if you are moving before then, I would take some new shoots, pulled off with a little heel, and put them as cuttings.
You could try putting some in water as they often grow roots that way too. Best of luck.
27 Mar, 2025