Lavender plants for free | How to take lavender cuttings

It's easy to make new lavender plants for free, by taking cuttings, and summer is the best time to do it. In this video guide, Alan Titchmarsh demonstrates exactly how to take cuttings and shares his tips for propagating the lavender cutting to encourage growth, including using hormone rooting powder and the next steps for producing healthy lavender plants.
00:00 - How to take lavender cuttings
00:20 - Why is lavender great?
00:39 - Finding shoots for propagation
00:56 - Heel cuttings
01:37 - How to keep lavender cuttings fresh
02:13 - Preparing your cuttings
02:40 - Using hormone rooting powder
04:32 - Recap on taking lavender cuttings
05:02 - Label so you don't forget!
05:32 - An important piece of kit
05:48 - What to do next with your lavender cuttings
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