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- Rosemary - easy propagation over cuttings
- Plant cuttings
- The proper care of the cuttings
- Tips & Tricks
Rosemary - easy propagation over cuttings
Rosemary is an evergreen, perennial subshrub that can multiply in various ways. The easiest way, however, is to propagate cuttings, which are best cut in late spring or early summer.
Plant cuttings
When selecting the shoots you should be careful to cut off only young, still green shoots. From the old wood do not drive fresh branches more, which is why these are unsuitable for a cuttings propagation. When selecting and planting the cuttings, proceed as follows:
The cuttings will take root within four to six weeks. When the time comes and the cutting begins to form new shoots, it can be transplanted to a larger pot or to a warm place in the garden.
The proper care of the cuttings
Rosemary basically does not need much care. Water the young plants moderately, but avoid waterlogging. This can u. a. through a good drainage, for example, by adding expanded clay to the substrate. You can safely pour fresh tap water, as rosemary needs lime to thrive. Otherwise fertilizing is not necessary. In winter, young rosemary should not stay outdoors as the herb is hardy only conditionally and not at a young age. Only from the age of about three years, the plant is strong enough to stay out - well protected. Since rosemary also grows and ages with age, you should prune it regularly in the spring.
Tips & Tricks
Meanwhile, there are specially bred rosemary varieties, which were bred specifically for winter hardy properties. These include varieties such as "Arp", "Veitshöchheimer rosemary" or "Blue Winter".
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