Plant Propagation
Taking Cuttings
Taking perennial plant cuttings is relatively simple gardening if you get them at the right time.Seeding Perennials
Sowing perennial seeds successfully and the tips for success are here.
Making your own plant tags is demonstrated on this short garden video.
Root cuttings
If you have plants such as poppies that are tricky to propagate, you might want to investigate taking plant propagation by root cuttings. This is an easy way to propagate many perennials.
Layering
Layering perennial plants is a time honoured and very simple method of obtaining new plants. It is an excellent system for those who don't have heat mats and other propagation equipment.
Division
Dividing perennials and everything you need to know for success this article answers some questions you may have after seeing this video.
Questions and Answers
Please use the form below to ask any perennial propagation questions.
Please note that while I do my very best, I simply can't answer all of the hundreds of queries I get every week. So please have patience and I can only offer my apologies if yours is one I can't get to.
Got a Perennial Propagation Question?
If you have a question about a propagating perennials, then feel free to ask it using this form. (Other plants are covered here)
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What Other Visitors Have Asked about Perennial Propagation
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Winter Sowing What is your opinion on wintersowing/spring seeds in containers then transplanting them when the ground is ready? Some garden websites make it sound so ...
Peony Seed Harvesting
When is the best time to collect seeds from a peony plant?
What is the best method?
Doug says that fall or late summer is the best time. You'll see ...
Baptisia pods Each year my baptisia blooms and then large seed pods grow, dry, and eventually fall off. Will it work if I collect these pods now, allow them to dry ...
Blackeyed Susan pruning tip How do I remove flowers that have died to encourage new flowers to bloom? I'm not sure where on the plant I should remove the old flower. The exact type ...
Starting perennial seeds indoors in Florida I live in zone 9 Florida. We will be laying out a perennial garden towards the end of the summer. Can I start seeds now (May 1) indoors, harden off outdoors ...
Echinacea stem cuttings Is it possible to grow cone flowers from stem cuttings? I have searched and searched and can't seem to get a good answer. I tried saving the seed but the ...
Money Plant in Georgia I planted some seeds from a dried plant which I put in pot and they are now growing well. From what I read they don't transplant well. Should I go ahead ...
saving Hibiscus seeds
How can i save seeds from my hibiscus to plant.
Doug says that when the flower buds have faded, you're going to see the large seed pods right behind ...
dividing iris plants
How should I divide iris plants and prepare them for giving to fellow gardeners?
Doug says - about 6 weeks after they bloom or in very early spring....
To move or not to move perennials I want to settle a constant dispute my husband & I always have about gardening. We have many flowering garden beds and once the parennial goes in its spot ...
SELF SEEDING PLANTS
Will cleaning up the perennial area in the fall limit the self seeding process of the perennials that drop seed which blooms in spring?
Doug says ...
Propagation of Spartina
How do I propagate Spartina grass?
The easiest way is to direct sow it between April and June in your area. Or you can divide and move in when the ...
