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Propagation techniques

Overview

See Propagation techniques.

Seed propagation

References:

• How to sow hardy annuals in spring
• How to sow seeds indoors
• How to sow seeds outdoors
• Warming soil for sowing and planting
• Trees and shrubs from seed
• Seed: collecting and storing

Vegetative propagation

Hardwood cuttings

See Cuttings: hardwood (RHS).

Semi-hardwood cuttings

See Cuttings: semi-ripe (RHS).

Softwood cuttings

See Cuttings: softwood (RHS).

Root cuttings

See Cuttings: root (RHS).

Leaf cuttings

See Leaf cuttings (RHS).

Sucker propagation

See Propagating using suckers (RHS).

Layering

See:

• Layering
• Air layering of plants

Division

See Ornamental grasses: dividing and Perennials: dividing.

Bulb propagation

See Bulbs: propagation.

Grafting

See Grafting ornamental plants and fruit trees, Chip budding and T-budding.

Propagating specific plants

References:

• Climbers: taking cuttings
• Tender perennials: cuttings
• Herbs: propagating