August offers an ideal opportunity to take semi-ripe cuttings and propagate lots of plants to expand your current collection and fill your backyard next year with all these exciting, and free, plants. The plants are actively growing in summer, increasing the likelihood of cuttings rooting quickly. Semi-ripe cuttings are taken from stems that have grown this year.
The stems will have started to harden near the base, but the tips will still be soft. If you want to take plant cuttings in August, there are many annuals and perennial plants which are ideal candidates. We take a closer look at some of the most popular plants that can be propagated this month to add to your summer gardening checklist .
Semi-ripe cuttings are simple to take during August, though here are a few key tips to ensure success with taking cuttings in summer: Dipping the end of the cutting in rooting hormone can help it root quicker, but it is not a prerequisite. Cuttings can successfully root without being dipped in rooting hormone. It should take 6-8 weeks for summer cuttings to root and they can be kept in a greenhouse or cold frame to overwinter, ready to plant outside next spring.
1. Lavender Lavender is universally adored. Recognizable for its glorious purple flowers, grey-green foliage and stunning fragrance, lavender is a hugely popular sight in many backyards.
Whether in flower beds , herb gardens , or lining garden paths , there are lots of potential reasons for planting lavender . If you want to a.