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How to propagate rose of sharon cuttings
Plan to take rose of sharon cuttings in summertime.
The best time to try rooting rose of sharon cuttings is over the summer months (may, june and july).
Always take more cuttings than you need.

pick from the following. a. Stem cuttings need to be rooted for hours in water in order to avoid root rot. Always allow unrooted cuttings to soak in the water for a few hours. b. Be aware that not all cuttings will' take' (successfully develop roots). For this reason, you should always plant more cuttings than you need plants from. c. If you planted rose of sharon cuttings out in the wild, it is best to pick them back up when you are ready to transplant them back to the field. Check local laws to avoid planting your roses in any type of garden using rose of sharon cuttings. d. Both caring for the cuttings, and watering while they're being grown, are recommended for this. The good news is that if the cuttings are planted in a bed of water, they get stretched very thin and wither down.
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