valB Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 We have an empty house door to us and it has the most beautiful Lavertera going beserk. It is hanging all over the fence into the road so I am going to take some cuttings of it. Only snag is I do not know how to do that properly so all you clever gardeners out there give me some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/propagation_summercuttings2.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valB Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Thank you for that. I am off tonight with my plastic bag and pots of compost at the ready. I knew there would be someone with the info.....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanary Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Stick 'em in a bit a manure when you get 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyloxy25 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I have taken Lavertera cuttings several times, they are just so obliging, all I did was cut a piece about 12" in length removed most of the leaves, pinched out the growing tip and left just two leaves on it, I pushed this into the soil in a semi shaded area, kept it watered, when necessary, it is now growing well. Good luck with your cuttings, it is just great when they start to root, but be sure to take several more than you need.Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valB Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thank you all for the replies and I will also put some straight into the ground as well as in pots. Hopefully some will survive as I think it is a lovely plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Ours were killed-off by frost so I would plant your cuttings where there might be some protection in winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 They are one of the quickest and easiest cuttings I have ever taken, I took 4 inch cuttings and put them directly in the ground in a sheltered spot. Everyone took! Keep taking them though as they are not a long lived shrub, usually giving up after about 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valB Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Once again thanks. I am sure some will be OK but we are plagued by rabbits so I hope they are not partial to them as they were all my Lavender plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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