Summary
This video demonstrates how to propagate cotoneaster from semi-hardwood cuttings, with step-by-step instructions on selecting and preparing cuttings, applying rooting hormone, and planting in compost.
Highlights
- 🌱 Cotoneaster can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings.
- 🌿 Long shoots without flowers should be selected, with two leaves at the top and one at the bottom.
- 🌳 Cuttings should be prepared by removing the bottom leaf and making a small cut at the base.
- 🧪 Rooting hormone should be applied to the base of the cutting.
- 🪴 Cuttings should be planted in compost and placed in a warm, well-lit location.
- 💦 Cuttings should be watered regularly.
- 🍯 Cotoneaster is attractive to bees and can be grown from seed in the autumn.
great vid, cheers
What time of year do u take cuttings?
Thanks for watching, take the cuttings in the summertime, thanks again
Been meaning to find this out for ages, as we have a good hardy variety here and I wanted to get a few more. Love your channel, and style. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
What solution are you dipping the cuttings in?
Great video thanks for uploading it, going to give it ago now following your advice!
great vid and useful thanks
Thank you for this video. You make it look so simple. Will go and have a go as want to increase the cotoneaster as a screen on a fence.
Thank you! Just what I needed to see – you made it so simple. I'm going to go try this so I can share my lovely cotoneaster with others.
Thanks very much – I am going to try this on my Cotoneaster Sternianus. Could you say which variety of Cotoneaster is shown in this video – it looks like a good one.
Start the can off then move in to water stops it dripping everywhere.
Oh my goodness, you're a little kid in this video. I have your books now and I love learning from you. Thank you!
Thanks, dude