There are several climbing plants that you can propagate by using this method. These include clematis, wisteria, jasmine, ivy, Virginia creeper, honeysuckle, Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris and schizophragma. The layering technique can be used on a wide variety of plants. While some plants prefer specific months, others can be layered during spring or early autumn . Young shoots root best, so choose stems that are healthy and low-growing and will bend down to soil level easily, without snapping or putting undue strain on the plant.
Shoots formed during the current or previous season are best.
If your shrubs are old and woody, encourage new shoots to develop from the base by pruning back an old branch. These new shoots may take a year or two to grow long enough, but can then be layered. Mark this position on the soil and dig over a wide area around this point. Fork in plenty of grit to improve drainage, and also rotted compost for the shoot to root into. Use a knife to cut off any leaves along the shoot that is going to be buried.