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| I realize I should have done this back in July, but would cuttings from the following even root this late in the season?
Sunshine Blue
If they would root, it would probably be too late to plant them out, but I could grow them inside until well established and then transfer them to a cold room in my basement for a milder, winter dormancy period. During the coldest part of the winter, this room in my basement gets into the high 30's to low 40's which has been perfect for overwintering other tender plants which like a dormant period. But again, would this cutting even root this time of year? Kevin |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Mon, Sep 17, 12 at 7:36
| if you have stock of any size .. why not try ... i wouldnt bet the pension on it.. but what do you have to lose otherwise ...??? have you considered actually 'sticking' some in mother earth??? .. and seeing if she might do it better than you?? .. and no..i have no experience.. just thinking out loud.. while typing .. whats that all about .. lol ... ken |
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| Do a Search here on the GardenWeb for...the toothpick technique. I have over the years done a few postings about this little known propagating method which should be done now, in September-October. It is easy. Works well. May be the only method that does work on difficult to root plants/shrubs/trees. I first learned of it from several top horticulturists at the Arnold Arboretum back in the 1970's who developed the idea and then just decided not to publicize it for whatever reasons. Since my first posting here on GW about The Toothpick Technique I have received numerous 'thank you's' from propagators across the country and England. Check it out. |
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| Here it is - link below Sounds interesting, but caryopteris are kind of known for being really easy to root. |
Here is a link that might be useful: toothpick technique
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