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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




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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

 

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

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