How to Propagate Fuchsias, How to Take Fuchsia Cuttings, Fuchsia Propagation

How to Propagate Fuchsias, How to Take Fuchsia Cuttings, Fuchsia Propagation

Purchased a few new perennials today from the local garden centre, one being a Fuchsia named ‘Wharfedale’.
As it’s a good strong plant I thought I would take a few cuttings from it to bulk up numbers, given that it’s the right time of year to do it.
Cuttings from a Fuchsia are really easy to take and they root easily, generally not even needing rooting powder for them to take.

Tools Required;
Clean secateurs
Hormone rooting compound
Pot with fresh compost

Using secateurs, cut off the stems that are going to be the cutting material. Make the cut just above the leaf buds on the main plant so as to promote future growth. Put original plant to one side.
Take the cutting material.
Use the secateurs to make a cut just below the leaf joint on the stem.
Remove the lowest set of leaves that are attached to the cut section.
Dip cut end into hormone rooting powder.
Using a dibber, or similar, make a hole into the pot of fresh compost. Place the cutting into the hole and firm around the stem.
Once finished, place the pot of cuttings into a partially shaded position so as to prevent the cuttings from drying out.
In 3 or 4 weeks time the cuttings will have rooted and can be potted on to give new plants.

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