You can have a whole garden of your very own in just one season! All it takes is some patience and care. Cuttings are the perfect way to grow new plants from those that you already have, without spending too much money on them overall.
Of course, many plants can be propagated in some way. However, not all of them work great for growing from shrub cuttings and you’ll want to know what type is necessary before even start your project!
We will explore this topic as well as which bushes would likely have better success with propagation techniques like these so stay tuned if you’re interested!
Shrubs You Can Grow From Cuttings
The fifteen garden shrubs listed below all root quickly and grow into full-grown plants in a relatively short period of time.
1. Azaleas
Azaleas are a low-maintenance shrub that come in all sorts of colors, with some varying shades to match your garden’s style. They can be grown easily anywhere and add interest for any occasion!
Growing azalea from softwood cuttings ensures the new plant will have just as much color variety like its parents – seeds don’t produce consistent results no matter how hard you try so this is one way we ensure our plants look perfect every time!
2. Butterfly Bushes
The butterfly bushes are a great way to draw in the insects, as their name suggests. This attractive shrub will have butterflies and other pollinators coming into your garden for food!
You can propagate them by taking branch tips cut from them during spring or summer softwood phase – it doesn’t get much easier than that!
3. Blueberries
Blueberries are a popular fruit in the summertime when these shrubs produce dozens of berries per season.
You can grow blueberry bushes from either hardwood or soft-wood cuttings, so you’re sure to find one that suits your taste!
4. Crape Myrtle
The beautiful flower clusters, ranging in color from purple to white and pink are the perfect way to add a touch of vibrancy during summer. These plants typically bloom across late June through August with some blooming as early as March or April!
The best time for cutting these beauties is when they’re still young, but keep in mind that they will grow back quickly, so long you do it soon enough-like within 10 days after planting out any cuttings that take root.
5. Elderberry
Elderberries are a source of delicious preserves, pies and juices. They also have been shown to improve the immune system!
The best way to grow elderberry plants from cuttings is as softwood by taking them in early spring when they come out of dormancy.
6. Forsythia
The Forsythia bush is a plant that blooms early in the season. The bright yellow flowers indicate warmer weather and new beginnings soon to come!
You can cut this shrub into softwood, semi-hardwood or hard wood for propagation too making it easy to grow as well.
7. Honeysuckle
Honeysuckles are a desirable shrub known for their pretty white and yellow flowers, deliciously sweet scent, as well as the fact that it creates shade.
Honeysuckle can grow very quickly so you don’t need to propagate the plant in your garden; however if you want even faster spreading then maybe its best to propagate it to help it spread even faster!
8. Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are plants that vary in color depending on the acidity of their soil. They can be either blue or pink, but some varieties may have white flowers!
Hydrangea bushes come with both softwood and hardwood cuttings for easy propagation because they’re so tolerant of different growing conditions.
9. Lavender
Lavender is a pretty plant that can be grown from hardwood or soft wood cuttings. It has an appealing aroma and minimal maintenance requirements, making it easy to care for!
10. Lilacs
Lilacs are a favorite among gardeners for their beautiful blooms and intense fragrance, but they can also come in shades of yellow or white.
Their strong scent makes them perfect when grown as hedges near your home’s entranceway! To get these plants started from softwood cuttings is the best way to ensure survival- so start today with some new Lilac trees inside your garden too!
11. Magnolias
Magnolias can be a tree, or they could also be considered small deciduous varieties like Stardust and Nigra.
Magnolia trees are best cut during the semi-hardwood phase because it will cause less damage to their roots than if you were to wait until later in fall when these plants go into dormancy mode for wintertime survival.
12. Mock Orange
The Mock Orange is a perfect addition to any garden. It’s fragrant white flowers and dark green leaves will fill your space with citrus scents, while blooming for about two weeks of the year!
This plant prefers growing from softwood cuttings or hardwoods in order get an early start on its life cycle.
13. Shrub Roses
Shrub roses are among the most popular types of flowers because they grow easily and their fragrant blooms last a long time.
There is a wide variety to choose from, all with beautiful colors that will brighten any space in your garden or home! The best part? They grow well from any variety of cutting!
14. Wisteria
Wisteria has an incredible sweet fragrance that smells like honeysuckle and it’s beautiful flowers. The vine can be found on trellises or fences in addition to providing privacy due its shade qualities, making this plant a great contender for any garden!
Wisteria cuttings root best if taken as softwood around late spring/early summertime when they’re just starting their growth cycle – so get your gardening tools ready because these plants are easy-to-root without much fuss at all
15. Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a small tree with particularly fragrant yellow blooms and is popular for use while treating ailments like sunburn or insect bites to bring down inflammation.
If you’re looking for some color throughout wintertime, witch hazels are an excellent option! They can be easily propagated through softwood cuttings taken in spring time.
What Are Shrubs, Exactly?
Shrubs are plants that offer a beautiful, compact size. They can be grown from cuttings and reproduce quickly in your garden or as container subjects to add more life into the space you have!
A shrub is a plant that can be both beautiful and useful. They typically have multiple stems, spreading out rather than rising straight up into the sky like trees do–and these thin branches make for easy access to young leaves in summer!
Shrubs also provide food sources such as fruit or nuts (if you’re lucky) when grown near gardens where there’s not much else going on: they attract insects while providing shelter from more aggressive plants with taller stature nearby.
Preparing a Cutting
When preparing to take a cutting from one of your shrubs, there are several ways that you can do it. First get all the tools ready – sharp scissors or knife; potting medium (they recommend soil but I prefer perlite since its lighter weight and better for growth); rooting hormone if needed.
First, cut a piece off the stem that is between six or twelve inches long. Ensure there are several leaves left on your cutting – we definitely want this shrub to be healthy! Remove any flowers from its roots- they’ll draw energy away and you only have so much time before it needs more sun exposure in order for new growth/vegetation to happen properly .
Once you cut off the stem right below where it connects to a leaf, dip one end in rooting hormone for faster and healthier growth.
Now that you have the rooting hormone on the end of your cutting, plant it in a pot of damp soil. Keep its surface just moist enough so it can stay hydrated but not too wet to avoid rot; ensure that there is no direct sunlight exposure because this will dry out any newly grown roots before they’re ready for growth!
Once everything has been wrapped up tight with sometype of plastic wrap, place it inside an area which gets plenty lighting (but not bright) while still staying warm at all times during winter months.
Types of Cuttings
Shrub cuttings come in three different varieties: softwood, semi-hardwood and hardwoods.
Softwood
Softwood is the best stage for planting woody plants when cut. Fresh, green growth will likely rot before roots are produced while older more mature and tough stems usually do not produce as easily in this state.
It is usually best to take softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer, when the wood has had time to develop some new growth.
Hardwood
Hardwood is the most mature part of a plant shoot that does not bend, as opposed to younger and more flexible softwoods. In order to propagate shrubs from hardwood cuttings, it’s imperative that you take them after the plant has gone dormant for winter or before new shoots begin growth in early springtime.
One downside to hardwood cuttings is it typically takes longer than soft wood. However, the best thing about hardwood is that you can enjoy the beauty of your favorite plant year-round. It’s easy and straightforward, requiring minimal space for roots while giving off an impressive display on its own!
Semi-Hardwood
Semi-hardwood cuttings are usually made up of partially mature wood, just after a spurt in growth during the current season. The Semi Hard Cuttings fall somewhere between soft and hard woods as they have some tough parts but also offer firmness.
Taking semi-hardwood cuttings can be a great way to keep your shrubs from becoming overwhelmed by more hardy plants. Semi-hardwood cuttings should be taken from midsummer to early fall.