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Posted: Apr/22/2008 2:03 PM PST
I wish someone would tell me how to root butterfly bushes. They're not only beautiful but the butterfly are amazing to watch along with the humming birds.Thank you pegaleg1960 |
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Posted: Apr/22/2008 2:59 PM PST
pegaleg1960, I have started from my lantana just by taking cuttings and starting in water. I hope this helps. I would like to take the time and invite you to go to the introduction forum and introduce yourself. John |
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Posted: Apr/23/2008 10:51 AM PST
The butterfly bush responds very well to layering. That's as simple as laying a branch on the ground, scoring slightly with the thumbnail, covering with soil, and keeping it moist. In a few weeks in spring, the rooted start can be separated from the main plant and replanted. If necessary lay something on it hold it down or use a piece of wire. Fritz |
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Posted: Apr/23/2008 11:16 AM PST
I just take some cuttings in the summer, put them in a pot of soil, and water well. Then I place the pot in a shady area and in nothing flat, you've got a pot full of butterfly bushes. They are EASY to propagate. |
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Posted: Apr/23/2008 5:51 PM PST
During the growing season I have just stuck them in the ground next to the big plants. They are not hard to root. I have also put cuttings in my coldframe in the fall and by spring have nice little plants. Linda B |
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Posted: May/01/2008 5:57 PM PST
I'll have to try that with mine!! |
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