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Post by wendya on Jan 15, 2014 12:37:10 GMT
I am wondering if this is possible in January to take a semi ripe cutting or is it hard wood cutting of a honey suckle plant, and then maybe cover it with polythene, probably not, i have no idea,, as not done this before so need advise? if not when would be the best time to take cuttings please? This would not be for my balcony but for a planter next to a fence that im am now tending. Sorry i have no idea about cuttings, I am new to this  |
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Post by Tig on Jan 15, 2014 15:22:26 GMT
The easiest way to get a rooted cutting from honeysuckle is by layering it. That is find a shoot long enough to peg down into a pot of compost with some of the stem touching the soil surface (use a metal hairpin if you have one to hold it in place, otherwise it will spring back out again.) Within a few months it will have rooted. If you want to take cuttings then late spring/early summer is the best time to do it when the plant has started into growth. I find them incredibly easy to root, just a strong shoot about ten inches long (25cms) pushed into a pot of multi purpose compost, kept moist and out of direct sunlight will usually take off within 6 weeks.
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Post by wendya on Jan 16, 2014 12:05:05 GMT
Thank you so much, so you would not suggest doing this in January? i just thought it may well work with mild weather and maybe by putting a polythene top on the pot to keep warm? as i have done with a few cuttings of pinks. I just cannot wait to get some plants from cuttings im new to all of this. Thanks Tig. |
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Post by Tig on Jan 16, 2014 16:40:49 GMT
If the plant you are taking cuttings from has plenty of growth on it won't hurt to try taking a cutting now. You are likely to be several degrees warmer than I am in the wilds of Staffordshire  If it roots great, if not you can take some more later in the year. |
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Post by wendya on Jan 17, 2014 12:18:37 GMT
Thank you i will give it a try |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 18, 2014 9:32:25 GMT
wendya If the plant you are taking cuttings from has plenty of growth you may even find a length that has been laying/touching the ground and has already started to put down roots You then only need to cut it from the main plant and gently dig it out without disturbing the roots to much and pot it on.
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Post by wendya on Jan 18, 2014 15:43:08 GMT
Thanks for the tip, I would never have known that, will be going tomorrow to find a cutting |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 18, 2014 18:28:41 GMT
It came to mind yesterday wendya when I was sweeping a few leaves off the path, my Akebia/chocolate vine which grows in a similar manner had some growth that had found its way onto the path and it had started to root in the pile of leaves. Its now potted up until I find a suitable place for it, I love plants for free Even if you don't find a bit that has actually rooted, check any growth that is laying on the ground and look near the leaf joints and you may find the start of roots growing. |
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Post by wendya on Jan 22, 2014 12:47:58 GMT
I didn't find any rooted into the ground (will keep looking though)  but i did take a couple of cuttings and now have on window sill, hopefully one will take, if not i will purchase when the time is right, its just i keep seeing honeysuckle advertised as sell now saying it is hardy and can be planted,, but maybe i should wait until March. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 18, 2014 16:56:17 GMT
I didn't find any rooted into the ground (will keep looking though) but i did take a couple of cuttings and now have on window sill, hopefully one will take, if not i will purchase when the time is right, its just i keep seeing honeysuckle advertised as sell now saying it is hardy and can be planted,, but maybe i should wait until March. How did your cuttings do wendya any luck? |
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Post by wendya on Aug 19, 2014 7:46:25 GMT
No afraid non took at all, but the one i bought is doing great its flowered twice now |
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 19, 2014 8:00:08 GMT
No afraid non took at all, but the one i bought is doing great its flowered twice now That's good the one you bought is doing so well wendya. How is everything else doing? |
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Post by wendya on Aug 22, 2014 8:38:52 GMT
Yes all good although im glad its rained so much as have been very bad with sciatica, so could not water with hose, downstairs garden, could barely walk but getting a little better after 21 days. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 22, 2014 12:27:59 GMT
Yes all good although im glad its rained so much as have been very bad with sciatica, so could not water with hose, downstairs garden, could barely walk but getting a little better after 21 days.  Poor you, sciatica is so painful and can stop you doing so many things. Glad to hear it's clearing up a bit now 'tho. |
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Post by wendya on Aug 23, 2014 11:20:12 GMT
Its been awful, but getting there now thank you x
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but i did take a couple of cuttings and now have on window sill, hopefully one will take, if not i will purchase when the time is right, its just i keep seeing honeysuckle advertised as sell now saying it is hardy and can be planted,, but maybe i should wait until March.