Snip It, Root It, Grow It! 🌱✂️

Snip It, Root It, Grow It! 🌱✂️

14 Plants Perfect for Propagation This Month

Propagation is one of the most rewarding ways to expand your garden—simply take cuttings, encourage roots, and watch new plants thrive. Here are 14 great choices to start with now:

Hydrangea

 – Semi-ripe cuttings root well. (Zones 3–9)

Rose 

– Classic stem cuttings for a timeless favorite. (Zones 3–11)

Lavender 

– Take woody stem cuttings for fragrant success. (Zones 5–9)

Rosemary

 – Root fresh green sprigs for new plants. (Zones 7–10)

Geranium

 – Use leafy stem cuttings for quick growth. (Zones 9–12, annual elsewhere)

Fuchsia 

– Propagate with softwood cuttings. (Zones 8–10)

Coleus 

– Bright foliage roots easily in water or soil. (Zones 10–11, annual elsewhere)

Begonia 

– Use leaf cuttings with visible veins. (Zones 9–11)

Chrysanthemum 

– Take stem cuttings with buds. (Zones 5–9)

Salvia 

– Use flowering stem cuttings. (Zones 4–10)

Mint 

– Fresh sprigs root quickly in water or soil. (Zones 3–11)

Camellia

 – Try semi-hardwood cuttings. (Zones 7–9)

Ivy

 – Trailing cuttings root with ease. (Zones 4–9)

Forsythia 

– Take woody cuttings, even with flowers attached. (Zones 4–9)

💡 Tip: Always use clean, sharp tools and keep soil consistently moist to encourage strong root development.