There are various methods of propagating spar bushes. Just try out which one you like best and which method gives you the best results. This can vary depending on the variety of spar bush.
How to propagate spar bushes?
Spear bushes can be propagated by cutting, division or cuttings. Lowering is the simplest method in which a shoot is pressed into the ground. Division occurs by separating root shoots and cuttings are obtained during maintenance pruning.
Propagate by lowering
The lowering method is so simple that even beginners should be able to do it easily. To do this, bend a ground-level shoot of the spar bush down into a groove in the ground. Cover a few centimeters of the shoot with soil so that the tip sticks out at least 15 cm. Roots will soon form underground, only then can the young plant be separated.
Propagate by division
Root sprouts can be separated quite easily. Plant these in potting soil. If the sprouts are watered regularly they should sprout without any problems. Both new roots and above-ground shoots form. If they are around 20 cm tall, the young plants can be transplanted. However, they are still somewhat sensitive to frost. Therefore, they should only be planted outdoors in late spring or the end of May.
Propagate by cuttings
It is best to cut the cuttings immediately during maintenance pruning after the flowering period or in spring. The shoots should be at least 15 cm long and semi-lignified. Defoliate the cuttings and remove any buds.
Then plant the cuttings in a peat-sand mixture or lean potting soil (€6.00 at Amazon). Water the cuttings well and cover the growing pots with foil or a glass plate. At 20 – 24 °C and in a warm, humid climate, the cuttings should form roots quite quickly. It's best to wait until after the Ice Saints in May before planting.
The best propagation tips:
- Simplest option: lowering
- during maintenance pruning: propagation by cuttings
- when transplanting: separate root sprouts
Tip
Use maintenance pruning to obtain cuttings and transplanting your spar bushes to separate root sprouts.
