Cuttings

hi all im new to the site and to gardening and im currently trying to master the art of cuttings.The problem im having is the lack of cuttings i have available .i was wondering if any one on here had any going spare ?? obviously i dont expect them for free and i would send a stamped addressed envelope also ,but it would be so nice to be able to try a range of cuttings.This is a list of some id like to try but im open to trying anything.

Euonymus
Rosemary
Mock orange
geranium, impatiens, willow, coleus
African Violets, Purple Passion vine
Oleanders
hydrangea
forsyenthia,snowball bush and gardenias
bay leaf plant
petunias
pothos (devils ivy)
Virginia Creeper

i look forward to hearing from you

Anton

 

Making life difficult for yourself Anton.

Some of the shrubs you have mentioned are near impossible in my experience to strike (root).
Also most cuttings unlike seed, need to be protacted from drying out,and inserted into a growing medium immediately they are taken, if not sooner!

Is there no one near you that you could get some of what you want from?

Best of luck, and keep trying!

 

My advice would be to walk around your neighborhood, anything you see, knock on the door and ask if they wouldn't mind letting you have a cutting. If it's hanging over the pavement then sneak a cutting. done carefully and in moderation it does no harm and most gardeners don't mind sharing.

Much of my shrubbery is grown from this method, mind some don't work.

Currently I have 6 cutting's from a flowering shrub, wild in a country lane, I think it might be Crab Apple.

 

Anton, Please dont take cuttings without the owners consent. At the end of the day it's stealing. Most people will be proud you've asked and will be willing to give you a cutting in good faith. I may sound petty but i have a friend who have opened their garden to the public and so many people have taken cuttings from so many plants that they have ruined them. I'm sure the gardener would be pleased to take a cutting for you at the right time of the year. 02

 

Anton, have gone through them and I could help with some as identified. I really think you would be better trying to get them local though - because I have sent rooted cuttings through the post before and they are really hit and miss. Without roots I do not fancy their chances as they would really need to have hormone treatment and be placed damp in polythene before going into some form of packet. I am willing to try if you are willing to reimburse me the postage as it is not cheap these days. See what you think but I am sure you could acquire some with a bit of courtesy to owners locally as and when you see what you want.

Euonymus - Cannot help with. Quite a few varieties.
Rosemary - They sell it in small pots in supermarkets along with other herbs quite cheaply.
Mock orange - could help with a cutting
geranium - again so many varieties
impatiens, coleus - best sown from seed
African Violets, Purple Passion vine - cannot help
Oleanders, hydrangea, forsythia,snowball bush - could help with a cutting
gardenias, bay leaf plant - cannot help
petunias - best from seed
pothos (devils ivy) - cannot help but have plenty of variegated ivy with roots
Virginia Creeper - might be able to get a piece out with roots.