47K views · 1.5K reactions | Taking hydrangea cuttings is an easy way to get more plants for free. Follow Vas Karpeta’s method which you can use for most hydrangeas. Save this video for when your plants are kicking into strong growth in late-spring or early summer. And pick up the March issue to see more of Vas’s hydrangea-filled London garden. | BBC Gardeners' World Magazine | Facebook

Free plants. How to take hydrangea cuttings. Summer is a great time to do this. Keep cuttings moist and out of direct sunlight. Hydrangeas prefer slightly moist conditions. Their name is derived from hydra… water. The pH of the soil can change the colour of your flowers. Blue is in acidic soil and pink or red is in alkaline. I live by the sea in south devon where we have lots of limestone in the soil. Hence the pink flowers. | Simon Akeroyd Garden Writer

Hydrangea Propagation Tips for Beautiful Blooms! Want more Hydrangeas in your garden without buying new plants? Propagating them is easy and rewarding! Here’s how you can do it: Choose Healthy Stems: Select a non-flowering stem about 4-6 inches long. Remove Lower Leaves: Keep only the top 2-3 leaves to reduce moisture loss. Use Rooting Hormone: Dip the cut end in rooting hormone for faster growth (optional but effective). Plant in Moist Soil or Water: Place the cutting in well-draining potting m

Hydrangea Water Propagation: Turn One Pot into Many! ✂️ Choose a healthy stem and cut it at an angle 🧪 Place in water with optional rooting hormone 💧 Keep in a bright, airy spot for 3 weeks until roots form 🍃 Remove extra leaves and weak stems 🪴 Pot in a small 4-inch container to protect young roots 🌿 Apply balanced fertilizer after potting 🌼 In 4 weeks, transplant to a bigger pot—blooms will come next year! #indoorplants #homegarden #plantcare #gardening #plants #caretips #indoorgarden #h