Forsythia Cuttings Uk. Forsythia forsythia spp is a staple shrub for gardens in united states department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8 and some varieties are hardy to zone 9. Moisten the perlite or sand and allow the pot to drain.
Look for a new flush of growth among the branches and choose your cuttings carefully seeking healthy vigorous branches. Use stem cuttings. I did search the forums first honest thanks for previous replies wot a nice bunch youz guys are how long can a forsythia cutting be i ve waited diligently for july august.
Flowering at the same time as many spring bulbs forsythias contribute hugely to the reawakening of the garden after winter.
Main interest is from the bright yellow flowers produced from late february to early april. Taking cuttings from shrubs is an easy way to increase your stock of many popular garden plants for free including hydrangeas philadelphus lavender and forsythia. I have started forsythia bushes in two different spots in my garden by simply pushing stems into the ground. Winter rooting can also be done with pencil sized cuttings if you do not have a high enough success rate with rooting this spring and summer.