How to Grow Lavender from Cuttings - Easy Propagation Method

Lavender is easy to propagate and grow, if you take the cuttings at the right time and can maintain a temperature of around 70 degrees F or 20 C

The best time to take the Lavender cuttings is in late winter to early spring,

You will need a propagating mix and we use 1/3 vermiculite, 1/3 potting soil and 1/3 peat moss or coir peat depending on what is available. So 1 part vermiculite, 1 part potting soil 1 part peat moss or coir. You can use ordinary compost or potting soil if needed.

Prepare your pots and have a warm position ready for your cuttings for around 6 weeks. You can use a propagating house, or simply some form of cover such as a soft drink bottle.

Look for new growth with no flowers forming. If you can’t find these, then be prepared to prune back and flower heads.

You are looking for a stem with a heel on it, where the new green growth meets a darker part of the stem.

Look for stems that are around 4 -6 inches long (10 cm -15 cm)

Strip the foliage from the lower half of the cutting.

You can choose to use a rooting hormone if you wish, or even dip the stems in honey. These methods will improve strike rates.

Use a stick or pencil to make a hole in the propagating mix, insert the cuttings and water them in.

Place them in a warm position, we are using a soft drink bottle. And mist spray them every few days.

Do not let the cuttings dry out at any stage. Mist regularly.

In around 6 weeks you should see signs of new growth.

Place the cuttings in an open position for another 4 weeks to allow them to harden off a little. At this time water them regularly with a liquid seaweed fertiliser. They are then ready to plant into the garden or container.

[storm]

This is perfect. No ridiculous b a background music, no wasted chatter chatter, straight to the point and clear.

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[droy]

Thanks mate. You filled a gap in youtube with this video. Too many how to's with people talking about the weather or how many plants they want. Easy, to the point and detailed. Hopefully I will have more success knowing where to cut, when and where to put them/move them.

[mrmagoo]

My neighbour ripped off a plant and now I'm about to get cuttings from the plant thanks to your to the point video, instead of talking about what the weather is like or their daily soap opera jargon. Thanks mate from Australia

[jamieyeng]

What a wonderful and easy to udnerstand video. Not too fast, not too slow! Just to the point! <3 Thanks!

[louisehoffen]

Have a very large lavender bush which is about 15 years old .. is this too old to take cuttings from? Thank you for helping everyone.

[richardevans]

First vid that has mentioned u can use a flowering stem, and I am off to try. Many thanks.

[mayarada]

I enjoy watching your video bcoz I have plan of propagated my own Lavander plants .

[eaglezapper]

I do much the same with roses with great success. I take my cuttiing (the freshest shoot) at any time of the year even if it has flowers. I remove every bit of foliage, fray the end for planting to help a root develop, stick it in a pot and 8/10 will grow. ..I remove all foliage as it's easier to tell you've had success.
I've never though about doing it with lavander as the stocks are so fine compared to roses. Must give it a shot tomorrow. Thanks!

[jameswilmot]

I've taken cuttings for White Buddleia and Hydrangea's and made a video on these about 3 years ago. Also took cuttings for Spirea, Lavender and Hebe's.

[sarahstrong]

Thankyou for sharing this useful information.

[Nexus-ubhs]

Thanks, good tip on using honey, I’ll try that. Subbed 😊

[evandorco]

Very nice detailed video thank you so much.

[kiwivulinh]

Short and sharp, very useful tips, thank you!

[patriciahall]

Thank you very much, Great informative video 🇨🇦

[KimKim-qj]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. It's very helpful! I will definitely try this. ☺️

[KaushikiAnartistfromsoul]

Thank you so much for the share! Amazing info!!

[michellesleigh]

Thanks guys I have a woody bottomed bush of lavender but would be so sad to loose it so Im going to prune the tops and take some cuttings the bees love it in the summer but the winds really knocked it about this winter in the UK

[johnberry]

Just liked and subscribed, thank you very much for your help :)

[wyattshook]

So im just starting my gardening hobby. I kinda just snipped the flower off the lavender and planted that. Will that work?

[emilychaveriat]

Can they grow in pots in the house or must they stay