Cuttings from a confederate rose rush,how to take cuttings?
Obtaining cuttings from the Confederate rose is usually done in the early spring, when conditions are favorable for the cuttings to root properly. Tropical Hibiscus: Cuttings, 3 inches long, can be inserted into sand and peat moss in March and April in a propagating case in the hothouse. They are kept there until they form roots, they are then potted in 3-inch pots and, later, in larger pots. When they are 6 inches long, the main shoots and side branches are pinched to encourage bushy growth. Hardy flowering varieties: Cuttings can be inserted into a sand bed in the summer and set in a cold frame or greenhouse which is kept closed until roots have formed. They are then planted in a nursery bed and finally they are moved to their permanent spot. Named varieties may also be grafted on the common kind in March. These plants can also be propagated by hardwood cuttings taken in the fall. The plant tends to grow best in sections of the landscape that receive direct sunlight or no more than p
