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earthyvirgo

Joined: 24 Aug 2007
Posts: 7972
Location: creating prints in the loft, Gerlan

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 10 2:49 pm Post subject: Sarcococca (Christmas Box) snapped by snowfall :(

For years I've been growing a Christmas Box in a large pot by the back door and year by year it's produced more and more fantastically sweet scented flowers.

Yesterday, the snow from the roof dumped itself right on top of it and snapped several branches ... I've cut some and bought it into the house for its perfume but am wondering whether it's worth trying to take cuttings at this time of year, and if so, what method to use?

Feeling a bit miffed because it was such a lovely shrub.

EV

Went

Joined: 19 Mar 2006
Posts: 6968

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 10 3:05 pm Post subject:
May be worth trying taking several types of cuttings and trying different methods - you never know one or two just might take. I would opt for soft wood cuttings in sandy well drained soil, placed around the edges of the pot - protect from wet and frost but keep damp and air flow and you just might succeed. Good luck.

welsh veg grower

Joined: 23 Jan 2009
Posts: 2030
Location: here today but tomorrow...

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 10 3:10 pm Post subject:
yep I agree may as well try taking some cuttings, wouldnt put them on a cold windowsill mind you. you could try poping a bag over the pot to make it warm but not hot.

Went

Joined: 19 Mar 2006
Posts: 6968

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 10 3:12 pm Post subject:
Maybe a touch of hormone rooting powder if you have some. Agree with the slight warmth but also the need to let air circulate or they might rot.

Tavascarow

Joined: 06 Aug 2006
Posts: 8407
Location: South Cornwall

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 10 3:47 pm Post subject:
I can't find my bible (must do some housework) but doing a quick google nearly all the hits state semi-ripe cuttings in the summer with bottom heat or from seed. Link. Another & another

earthyvirgo

Joined: 24 Aug 2007
Posts: 7972
Location: creating prints in the loft, Gerlan

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 10 3:52 pm Post subject:

Tavascarow wrote:

I can't find my bible (must do some housework) but doing a quick google nearly all the hits state semi-ripe cuttings in the summer with bottom heat or from seed.

My propagation bible seems to have gone for a little walk too ...

EV

Tristan

Joined: 29 Dec 2004
Posts: 392
Location: North Gloucestershire

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 10 11:49 am Post subject:
I've found they propagate easily by division, so much so that cuttings are scarcely worthwhile. They are not that easy to strike.

chicken feed

Joined: 27 Aug 2009
Posts: 2677

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 10 11:56 am Post subject:
mine started its life here as a division from a friends and each year it gets bigger and better.

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