How to Take Lavender Cuttings and Propagate Lavender - Pots & Trowels, by Pots & Trowels Gardening Videos on YouTube. 10 min 31 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 31 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pick a healthy lavender plant and choose stems that are firm, straight and free of flowers. Take cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Cut a 10 cm to 15 cm stem just below a leaf node with clean, sharp scissors or secateurs. Make the cut straight across.
Strip the leaves from the bottom 5 cm of each cutting. Leave a few leaf pairs at the top.
Fill a small pot with gritty, free-draining compost. Water it and let it drain before you insert the cuttings.
Dip the base of each cutting in rooting hormone if you have it. Shake off any excess powder.
Push the cutting into the compost up to the first remaining leaves. Firm the compost gently around the stem.
Water lightly and cover the pot with a clear plastic bag or a propagator lid. Keep the plastic off the leaves with a small stick.
Place the pot in a warm, bright spot out of direct sun. Keep the compost slightly damp, not wet.
Check for roots after 4 to 6 weeks by gently tugging a cutting. Pot up rooted cuttings into larger pots.
Tips and common mistakes
Take more cuttings than you need because not every stem will root.
Never let the compost dry out completely or sit in water, as both can kill the cuttings.
Use clean tools and remove flowers and buds so the cutting puts energy into roots.
Keep the pot out of harsh afternoon sun until new growth appears.
Questions
How long do lavender cuttings take to root?
Usually 4 to 6 weeks in warm conditions. Check by gently tugging the stem; resistance means roots have formed.
When is the best time to take lavender cuttings?
Late summer to early autumn is best, when stems are firm but not woody. Soft spring growth can rot.
Do I need rooting hormone?
It is optional but can help. A clean cut and free-draining compost matter more.
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