Which flowers are best for summer cuttings? The higher the temperature, the easier they root

Cuttings are a very important part of flower growing. Seeing new flowers propagated by your own hands brings a sense of achievement beyond words. The most suitable season for cuttings is spring. In summer, when temperatures are high, flowers struggle to grow, so can you still take cuttings? Today I will share a few kinds of flowers that are most suitable for cuttings in summer. The hotter the weather, the faster they grow.

1. Blue plumbago (Plumbago auriculata)

In summer, blue plumbago looks refreshing. The branches usually pruned from blue plumbago can be used for cuttings. Just prepare a few paper cups, fill them with vermiculite, insert the blue plumbago branches into it, and place them in an environment with good scattered light to wait for rooting. In summer, when the temperature is high, they usually root in about two weeks. After rooting, the blue plumbago can be potted up. Place it in a spot with good light for care, and it will quickly grow into a full pot.

2. Rose (Rosa chinensis)

The rose has the title of queen of flowers. If you want to take rose cuttings, it is best to choose robust semi-lignified branches. Of course, branches that have already bloomed are even better, because branches that have bloomed have accumulated more nutrients, so they root faster. Trim the cutting branches a little, leaving three or four leaves, and cut off all the rest. High summer temperatures greatly increase the survival rate of cuttings. Using pure sand or sponge can also greatly improve the survival rate.

3. Milan (Aglaia odorata)

Milan blooms are small, but many open each time. The little yellow flowers are very pretty, and the fragrance lingers indoors for a long time and smells very pleasant. Generally, choose robust branches from the mother Milan plant, trim them a little, and it is best to soak them in rooting water for about ten minutes. After that, rinse them with clean water, let them dry, and then they can be used for cuttings.

Milan roots relatively slowly, usually taking about two months. Even in summer, when the temperature is relatively high, we need to be patient enough and not frequently pull out the cuttings to check whether they have rooted.

4. Hydrangea

Hydrangea is truly a star plant. After blooming, it looks like one flower ball after another. Many hydrangeas now have finished blooming. Using branches that have already bloomed for cuttings gives the fastest rooting. We can apply a little rooting powder to the bottom of the hydrangea branches, which also makes rooting very fast. Place the hydrangea cuttings in a place with good scattered light, mist regularly to maintain humidity, and they will generally root in about one month.