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    Pelargonium cuttings

    Hi. I took 5 cuttings last August and the plants are going great guns now, in full flower and about a foot all round in size. I was wondering if anyone takes cuttings this early and do you reckon with all the good summer growth ahead you could see flowering by the end of the summer?
    Thanks!
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    This should be a great time to take pelargonium cuttings, particularly if you take fresh young growth. There is no reason why with a good rooting medium and some care you should not have flourishing and flowering plants by later in the season.

    Do remember that pelargonium cuttings do not like to be kept damp like many other cuttings and you are more likely to lose them to rot than to drying out. I would use a mixture of sand/vermiculite and seed compost, and stand the pot in a shallow saucer of water. Don't put a poly bag over them or mist them but just keep them out of full sun; a shady spot in good light will be fine.

    Good luck!

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    • #3
      I've only ever taken them in the spring (never considered autumn) by buying a largish plant and then getting several for my money

      Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

      Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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      • #4
        That's great news! Thanks to both of you for the replies, very helpful. I'm going to go nuts and take lots today

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        • #5
          I've just bought a pelargonium - is it possible to take cuttings now? (June)
          Dogs have masters - cats have staff.

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          • #6
            I do the same. My only real restriction is how much room I have to overwinter them in.
            Originally posted by Alison View Post
            I've only ever taken them in the spring (never considered autumn) by buying a largish plant and then getting several for my money

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            • #7
              I usually take cuttings in spring or in August.
              I did some last month and they were fine, so I would be happy to have a go now if I needed to.
              My gardening blog: In Spades, last update 30th April 2018.
              Chrysanthemum notes page here.

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              • #8
                Thank you - I'll give it a go
                Dogs have masters - cats have staff.

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                • #9
                  I took 8 and 1 month later they are all rooted, potted up and most have a flower stem formed

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