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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.
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.