How and why I take cuttings of tender plants to over winter and plant out next spring

Join flower farmer and florist Georgie Newbery of Common Farm Flowers as she takes cuttings from tender plants which may not ...

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Key insights about video How and why I take cuttings of tender plants to over winter and plant out next spring

🌿 The video features gardening activities suitable for days with poor weather, such as taking plant cuttings indoors.

🌦️ The creator mentions that their gardening season ends in late September, partly due to the unpredictability of autumn weather.

🌱 Cuttings from tender plants are taken to preserve them from potential winter damage.

🌺 The video includes a demonstration on how to pot on rooted cuttings, like the Salvia 'Hot Lips' taken earlier in summer.

🌻 The gardener stresses the importance of considering available space before taking an excessive number of cuttings.

🌡️ Care is given to not overwater the cuttings, especially during the winter months, to prevent rot.

🌼 Specific techniques for taking cuttings from Rosemary, lavender, and scented pelargoniums are shown.

🍂 Use of an organic hormone rooting powder, which the video host initially misconstrues as a hormone product, is elaborated upon and advocated for its benefits to plant cuttings.

🏡 The video suggests putting cuttings outside during cool, damp weather initially and then transferring them to a frost-free greenhouse as winter approaches.

🌸 Towards the end of the video, the host demonstrates splitting and potting on a rooted Salvia cutting, readying it for planting in the next growing season.

Timestamped Summary

00:21 Discussing the decision to take cuttings due to poor weather and upcoming plans to cut flowers for a wedding.

01:07 Showcasing previously taken cuttings that have rooted well, such as the Salvia, and explaining the process of potting them on.

02:08 Preparing to take fresh cuttings and discussing the importance of quality compost and pots.

03:11 Displaying the variety of plant cuttings to be used and admiring the arrangement made from them.

04:38 Expressing the impact of the past winter weather on the loss of penstemon plants and the plan to take cuttings to regrow the stock.

10:01 Advocating the use of peat-free compost for environmental reasons and providing tips on how to best use and water it.

14:52 Detailing the process of taking rosemary cuttings, including how to pull off shoots and use hormone rooting powder.

19:06 Demonstrating the same cutting process with salvia Amistad, but instead snipping rather than pulling shoots and explaining why.

21:41 Taking cuttings from lavender, following the same process as with rosemary, and emphasizing it can be done anytime after mid-summer.

23:00 Highlighting the ease of taking scented pelargonium cuttings due to their easily accessible side shoots.

30:07 Discussing the use of organic hormone rooting powder and explaining its benefits and his approach to its use.

31:51 Emphasizing the importance of proper care during winter, specifying that the cuttings will stay outside now and later be moved to a frost-free greenhouse.

33:06 Pointing out that the cuttings only stay outside until the cold weather comes, after which they will be transferred to the greenhouse.

35:12 Showing how to pot on rooted cuttings and preparing them for overwintering by cutting them back for size management. Note: The video seems to be a tutorial on taking and caring for plant cuttings, with insights on gardening practices and personal methodologies.

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Q&A

When should you take cuttings for propagation?

You should take cuttings in the late summer or early autumn to ensure that you don't lose your stock to adverse winter weather.

How do you water your cuttings?

It's best to water from below rather than from above. Fill the tray with water so that the compost can absorb it like a sponge, which prevents the surface from becoming crusty.

Why do you pinch out the growing tip of your cuttings?

Pinching out the growing tip encourages the plant to put energy into growing roots downward rather than pushing growth upward.

What is a simple way to determine if cuttings have rooted?

You can gently lift the pot, turn it upside down, and if the compost stays together and you can see roots, the cutting has rooted. Roots may also be visible at the bottom of the pot.

Can you leave cuttings outside during the winter?

Initially, cuttings can be placed outside in cool, damp weather without frost. As the weather cools down and frost becomes a possibility, cuttings should be moved to a frost-free or cool greenhouse for protection.

What is an alternative to hormone rooting powder that is organic?

An organic alternative to hormone rooting powder is a preparation made with calcified seaweed. This gives the cutting a comfortable environment to root in and is sustainable.

How can you ensure you don’t take too many cuttings?

Consider the space you have available for planting out the cuttings and avoid taking more cuttings than you have room to plant. If you take too many, you may end up with more plants than you can manage or have space for.