Hailed for their ability to brighten up borders with their blue, purple and pink hues, hydrangeas are a particularly sought-after shrub.
As they only bloom over the course of just a few months in the year, flower fans are understandably keen to know how to make the most of them.
Anya Lautenbach, who is also known as The Garden Fairy online, has shared a propagation method to boost the number of hydrangeas in your garden.
For the best results, she advised trying out the method between late summer and the start of autumn, making September the perfect time to experiment.
The guru advised trying out the method in late summer or early autumn
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First, Ms Lautenbach recommends picking out the healthiest shoots of your current season's growth, checking that it is firm and have a woody texture at the base.
Armed with garden clippers or secateurs, cut just below a node where the leaves are growing, removing any remaining leaves on the lower third.
Then, cut the top leaves in half. Place your carefully selected cuttings in some clear water, placing the pot in a light area. Make sure that it is out of direct sunlight.
The water should be changed and refreshed regularly to ensure the plant is absorbing fresh water and avoiding any nasty bacteria that might otherwise develop.
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Hydrangeas generally enjoy a healthy amount of light and water, but it is best to avoid more intense temperatures.
New roots should start to grow over the course of four to six weeks, after which the plant can be planted out into a bigger pot of soil.
The propagation method can work with all types of hydrangeas, from mophead and lacecap to climbing varieties.
The gardening guru added: “Cuttings are an easy way to propagate a wide range of hardy perennials, including lavender climbers, herbs, ground-cover plants, shrubs and trees – especially evergreens without the need of special equipment or skills.”
The propagation method can work with all types of hydrangeas
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A follower rushed to the comments to help anyone looking for further steps, saying to pot the plant after the roots are established.
Then keep the plant in the greenhouse or a similarly warm area with a clear plastic bag over the plant to keep the shrub consistently hydrated.
Once April and May roll around, the plant can be placed outside in a semi-shaded area, continually watered until “well-established”.