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Thu, Apr 19, 07 at 20:24
| A long woody stem of my clematis broke off. There's new soft growth at several places along the stem. I cut it into foot long sections, each containing new growth and put them in water. Is it possible to root them or should I just toss them in the compost pile?
Karyn |
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| There is a clematis forum here and in that forum there are people who have had success doing just what you are describing. So, it can be done. Unfortunately I am not one of them, for me such cuttings sit there and eventually rot. For new plants I either layer or just buy them. ~Chills |
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- Posted by karyn1 MD 7 (bhkalen@aol.com) on Fri, Apr 20, 07 at 8:37
| Thanks, I didn't even think to check for a clematis forum. Karyn |
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- Posted by wishfulthinking 6IN (My Page) on Sat, May 5, 07 at 11:27
| Karyn, I did root a clematis in water by accident. It was just a blossom stem that I had in a vase to enjoy and it rooted. Eventually developed quite a nice set of roots but then I fooled around and let it dry out. Tried once or twice since then to root on with no luck. Definately worth trying. |
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