There is no need to change the potting mix, it is merely a medium to hold the plant and distribute the water and nutrients. Give it a good organic liquid feed consistently when watering. The only reason to change the potting soil is if it becomes so compacted or root bound that it no longer holds moisture. I learned this from a soil scientist. It is usually peat moss in potting soils that compresses and becomes a brick that causes the problems.
Thanks for the tips! I might just do that, although, the main reason to move it here is because I would eventually like the plant to be centered in the pot and not on the side.
Love how this happens sometimes. Had azalea branches root in the ground and realized that if you cover low lying branches with good soil, you can easily get azaleas to root in the ground and dig that portion up in a few years. Probably works for other plants too.
Roxana when I heard the lawn mower I laughed...I'm sorry but I can relate. I have a neighbor who literally mows his lawn 2 times a week. I will have to go outside in very early morning to film my TH-cam vids since it will be quiet. Well theres also the wind 🤪This is amazing how it's shaping up so nicely as a standard.
Free plants! Who knew!!! I have a little tree that blooms in the spring I think I am going to try and propagate it the same way I forgot the name of it.
When I pruned my fig tree this year, I put some of the cuttings that I would have normally discarded in water, and my neighbor put some directly in the ground. Already we both have roots on the cuttings. So I think we are finding that no matter what, plants - like fig trees and hydrangeas - want to grow! Thank you for being such a good teacher.
It really isn't difficult at all. I have vanilla strawberry, little lime, limelight, firelight and the original pee gee hydrangea all rooted in large pots from this winter! All have leaves and look great!
@@SoilandMargaritas I just got a cutting from my neighbor today. Is it too soon to try and propagate? Should I take all the leaves off and let it dry for a few weeks before I stick it in soil? Thanks!
Wow Roxana you are the hydrangea whisperer 💚😂. Those stems really wanted to live, that’s so cool, I’m definitely going to try this. I throw them away every time I prune heavily like you do🙌definitely need updates😉
I did a lot of hydrangea props last year. I put three in the ground in November. They were very small. Then I read somewhere you should wait a year before putting props in the ground. I thought I’d killed them for sure but they came back. I had a few others, including five I took from a 50 year old hydrangea that we’re having to cut down. They wilted and I thought they had died. I just left all of my ‘failures’ out on the porch over winter. I didn’t water them or anything. I went to clean the pots up this spring and they all had buds. I’m so thrilled. Apparently hydrangeas are like irises almost impossible to kill.
Thank you so very much for including a link to your boots in the description box. I am the one who was attacked by chiggers a couple of weeks ago; and I ended up going to the doctor, because the reaction was so bad. I asked you about your garden boots on a previous video. You must have remembered and included the link this time. This shows how responsive you are to your viewers and that you care about us. I am glad that I subscribed to your channel! Esther in NC, Zone 7B
I am in NC 7b, too! My issue is fire ants, so I always wear hard shoes in the garden. Chiggers sound awful, though! I agree, this a great gardening channel.
@@jennifernash4638 So nice to meet you! I am in Chatham. We have those pesky fire ants, too. But at least I can see them. I never saw the chiggers coming. I put down DE for a week, and the predicted rain did not come, which was good. However, I don't really know if they are gone as I have some fear about getting back out there at a time when I really need to be amending my beds. So frustrating. Say a prayer for me, please, Jennifer.
You are welcome! I try to remember about adding links here to anticipate the comments, but it never fails that I miss something! I am so sorry to hear about the chiggers, I am sure that doctor's visit was no fun! My biggest problem for me is mosquitoes as they LOOOVE me, they leave everyone else in my County alone except me :( I swear I need to buy stock on the sprays because those are a staple in the summer months here.
Oh yes! I remember that video and was pleasantly surprised! Paniculatas are so resilient and tough. I have to root some of my cuttings and see what I get too. Thanks Roxana😍
Just here to add the note that Limelight hydrangeas are still under trademark so you can't sell your cuttings, but yes, it's amazing how much these plants want to grow. Good thing they don't propagate by seed or these guys would take over the world!
Hola Roxana, creo que los sugar snap peas le estaban dando mucho nitrógeno a la tierra por eso las hydrangeas tuvieron mucho éxito en hacer raíces y nuevas hojas 😁
I hope every single one roots for you hahaha! I am planning to do my Annabelle hydrangeas this year. I’m going to try and propagate maybe a dozen or so and pray for at least 3 to make it.
I’ve seen you do your hydrangea cuttings since I’ve started following you. Have you ever considered mailing any of those cuttings out to any of your followers? If you do decide, I would love to be your 1st TH-cam customer. Cuttings have been hard to find. I love the limelight, and the Annabelle smooth and incrediball are nice, also. I have been wanting to try propagating hydrangeas. All of the videos look very interesting to want to try and do it.
Maybe it's just me but I love the look of that limelight with the veins showing in the leaves, that looks cool to me. Would have been a nice experiment just to see what you'd end up with without fertilizing it. Kinda like how the pink and blue hydrangeas changes with pH.
The color would be really pale yellowish and not good! I agree, cutting the branches seems weird but the new growth will be as long as those branches, and those skinny parts of those branches would not be able to hold all the weight.
I remembered that video and I tried to propagate some cuttings earlier this year. I totally forgot about them! 😆 I wonder if they took? Do you think I’d have to wait a whole year to find out? I didn’t take the leaves off and my limelights are still small, so the cuttings weren’t as thick as yours. Your standard is GORGEOUS! That’s what I’m trying to train mine into, but another Youtiber said the standards are on a grafted root.🤷🏾♀️
When I pruned my Limelight Hydrangeas this spring I remembered your video. They already had swollen nodes so I planted my branches. Too my surprise, they are leafing out! All of them!! I have an unheated greenhouse so I plan to over winter them in that. I’m in zone 8a so I hope they survive. When did you trim the main branch into a standard? Did you wait until the second year?
Well, I did it the following year, I kept on cutting the "buds" and new growth the first year because they were supposed to be a trellis... BUT, if I was propagating them, I would start right away, just leave the new growth on top and go from there.
I love this! So cool how hydrangeas propagate so easily. I need to go back and see how you made that sweet pea trellis bc I have so many sweet pea seedlings. These babies are going to grow tall. I had a happy little accident with a white wedding hydrangea. I noticed while pruning a branch that grew close to the ground has strong roots growing from it. So maybe I can make a white wedding standard. 😊 I love Bob Ross! I grew up watching his show after school. Might be why I love to paint now. Thanks for always sharing your wonderful tips! Happy Gardening!! ❤
They are easy, I think I do have better luck with the cuttings from the Spring but other people swear that is better done in the fall too. I LOVE Bob Ross too!
This is how I root all of my panicle hydrangeas! Mid Fall I stick the cuttings in pots of soil and leave them alone all winter. Come spring I have new plants rooting and leaving out!
@@SoilandMargaritas Hmmm... later Fall is when I do it. I've done it the last 2 or 3 years and probably need to stop... lol I have so many hydrangeas now.
This is what I want to do with my limelight Hydrangea ! I bought one recently and I will try to do it next pring! Yours look amazing and I can't wait to try with mine. Thank you for this happy accident! 🤗
Thank you for sharing b..I'm going to try this !
~🤍 I love those happy surprises in the garden ~
I love this channel so much. I’m hooked with gardening and trying new things.
you were making hydrangea trees when you planted the hydrangea branches in the soil.
There is no need to change the potting mix, it is merely a medium to hold the plant and distribute the water and nutrients. Give it a good organic liquid feed consistently when watering. The only reason to change the potting soil is if it becomes so compacted or root bound that it no longer holds moisture. I learned this from a soil scientist. It is usually peat moss in potting soils that compresses and becomes a brick that causes the problems.
Thanks for the tips! I might just do that, although, the main reason to move it here is because I would eventually like the plant to be centered in the pot and not on the side.
@@SoilandMargaritas that is a great reason to go to the work of removing it and replanting. 😁I have a few Japanese Maples that need the same.
Love how this happens sometimes. Had azalea branches root in the ground and realized that if you cover low lying branches with good soil, you can easily get azaleas to root in the ground and dig that portion up in a few years. Probably works for other plants too.
Isn't' that an amazing feeling thou?
Roxana when I heard the lawn mower I laughed...I'm sorry but I can relate. I have a neighbor who literally mows his lawn 2 times a week. I will have to go outside in very early morning to film my TH-cam vids since it will be quiet. Well theres also the wind 🤪This is amazing how it's shaping up so nicely as a standard.
Terrible timing 😘😁
I liked your ideal.. I’m going to try that. Thank you for your tip.
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for sharing this video. I’m going to try it with mine. I’m in the UK 🇬🇧 Have a lovely day 😊
Good luck friend!
@@SoilandMargaritas thank you 😊
I made some cuttings but I putted them in water and they are sprouting!! I am moving them to soil tomorrow, wish me luck!
🍀good luck friend!
Free plants! Who knew!!! I have a little tree that blooms in the spring I think I am going to try and propagate it the same way I forgot the name of it.
You should try it!
@@SoilandMargaritas Now I remember it’s an azalea and I just clicked a few branches wish me luck
When I pruned my fig tree this year, I put some of the cuttings that I would have normally discarded in water, and my neighbor put some directly in the ground. Already we both have roots on the cuttings. So I think we are finding that no matter what, plants - like fig trees and hydrangeas - want to grow! Thank you for being such a good teacher.
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I will be tryingthis. Thank you!!
You are welcome!
Roxy como estas, son lindísimos tus videos. Podrás poner la opción de traducir? Me pierdo escuchándote 🤭 y me encantan tus videos!! Saludos 😘
Hola Maria, deja y checo como hacer eso porque no he visto la opcion antes.
@@SoilandMargaritas gracias Roxy!!
I am going to ask my neighbor for a cutting and see if i can get lucky also🍀🤞🏻🌼
Do it!
I wish my neighbors have it for me to ask for
It really isn't difficult at all. I have vanilla strawberry, little lime, limelight, firelight and the original pee gee hydrangea all rooted in large pots from this winter! All have leaves and look great!
@@SoilandMargaritas I just got a cutting from my neighbor today. Is it too soon to try and propagate? Should I take all the leaves off and let it dry for a few weeks before I stick it in soil? Thanks!
Wow Roxana you are the hydrangea whisperer 💚😂. Those stems really wanted to live, that’s so cool, I’m definitely going to try this. I throw them away every time I prune heavily like you do🙌definitely need updates😉
You should definitely try it!
I definitely am🥰
Your 'happy accident' hydrangea is AMAZING.
Thanks for encouraging us to try new things!
You are welcome Debbie!
I did a lot of hydrangea props last year. I put three in the ground in November. They were very small. Then I read somewhere you should wait a year before putting props in the ground. I thought I’d killed them for sure but they came back. I had a few others, including five I took from a 50 year old hydrangea that we’re having to cut down. They wilted and I thought they had died. I just left all of my ‘failures’ out on the porch over winter. I didn’t water them or anything. I went to clean the pots up this spring and they all had buds. I’m so thrilled. Apparently hydrangeas are like irises almost impossible to kill.
That’s amazing 🤩 I’m so happy to hear that!!!
Can we root those branches without leaves in water?
I don't know, this was not my intention to begin with but you could try.
I love your happy accident!!! Seriously soooo cool! I still can’t believe you had blooms the 1st year!
Right!?! Amazing!
Isn’t it fun to have success with propagation?!!
ABSOLUTELY! 😍
Great video! Thanks for sharing all your tips and tricks.
Thank you for watching Sue!
Love this video. Very informative and m going to try this! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so very much for including a link to your boots in the description box. I am the one who was attacked by chiggers a couple of weeks ago; and I ended up going to the doctor, because the reaction was so bad. I asked you about your garden boots on a previous video. You must have remembered and included the link this time. This shows how responsive you are to your viewers and that you care about us. I am glad that I subscribed to your channel! Esther in NC, Zone 7B
I am in NC 7b, too! My issue is fire ants, so I always wear hard shoes in the garden. Chiggers sound awful, though! I agree, this a great gardening channel.
@@jennifernash4638 So nice to meet you! I am in Chatham. We have those pesky fire ants, too. But at least I can see them. I never saw the chiggers coming. I put down DE for a week, and the predicted rain did not come, which was good. However, I don't really know if they are gone as I have some fear about getting back out there at a time when I really need to be amending my beds. So frustrating. Say a prayer for me, please, Jennifer.
@@ECole-le7we I hope it worked!
You are welcome! I try to remember about adding links here to anticipate the comments, but it never fails that I miss something! I am so sorry to hear about the chiggers, I am sure that doctor's visit was no fun! My biggest problem for me is mosquitoes as they LOOOVE me, they leave everyone else in my County alone except me :( I swear I need to buy stock on the sprays because those are a staple in the summer months here.
Thanks for these great tips🙏I’m going to shape my limelight hydrangea end of summer 😃
Wonderful!
I remember the story of our beautiful Hydrangea 💕 He’s looking very handsome indeed 🌸🥰🌸
Indeed! ❤️❤️
Just saw your post on instagram and commented there lol😁 thank you for this update😘
No problem 😊 THANK YOU!
Oh yes! I remember that video and was pleasantly surprised! Paniculatas are so resilient and tough. I have to root some of my cuttings and see what I get too. Thanks Roxana😍
Good luck AJ!
@@SoilandMargaritas thanks Roxanna!
@@SoilandMargaritas thx Chica!!’
I love Rob Ross and your happy little accident.🙌
He was such a talented person.
Thanks for the update on the happy accident! Can't wait to see how it'll do this year.
Same here! I hope she does well!
Love the hydrangeas 💕
Me too! 🌿❤️🌿
Was your limelight hydrangeas from proven winners or did you start them from seed I would love to try my hand at two of them. Thank you.
They are by Proven winners, limelight hydrangeas
@@SoilandMargaritas Thank you I’m going to give it a go
I really want some limelights, they're gorgeous!!!!!
They look amazing!!!
Just here to add the note that Limelight hydrangeas are still under trademark so you can't sell your cuttings, but yes, it's amazing how much these plants want to grow. Good thing they don't propagate by seed or these guys would take over the world!
Absolutely! They are so easy to propagate and yes! I don’t sell plants or cutting so I’m safe there 😘
@@SoilandMargaritas I was mostly reminding the people in the comments 😀. So many of us would love to find ways to offset our gardeing expenses!
Hola Roxana, creo que los sugar snap peas le estaban dando mucho nitrógeno a la tierra por eso las hydrangeas tuvieron mucho éxito en hacer raíces y nuevas hojas 😁
Tal ves si! Definitivamente ayudaron!
What a great idea! Wishing you potfuls of new hydrangeas to share and enjoy.
So nice of you Pat!
I’ll have to try this next time I prune my hydrangeas. Valuable information. Thank you!
🌿 you are welcome 🙏🏼
I hope every single one roots for you hahaha! I am planning to do my Annabelle hydrangeas this year. I’m going to try and propagate maybe a dozen or so and pray for at least 3 to make it.
💪🏼💪🏼 good luck friend!!!!
That’s how we end up with tons of plants too… “I just need 2 but imma gonna start 57 just in case” 😁😁😁
@@SoilandMargaritas LOL exactly! If I end up with more than I can use I’m sure plenty of friends will want them!
Garden serendipity, I love it! Thanks for sharing.
What a great idea! I'm going to try this next year. I already got rid of this year's cuttings, so next year for sure.
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This is gorgeous. Can’t wait to see the growth and blooms. Thank you for the info 😆
🌿🌳🌿🌳NICE‼️🌳🌿🌳🌿🌳
Thank you!
I’ve seen you do your hydrangea cuttings since I’ve started following you. Have you ever considered mailing any of those cuttings out to any of your followers? If you do decide, I would love to be your 1st TH-cam customer. Cuttings have been hard to find. I love the limelight, and the Annabelle smooth and incrediball are nice, also. I have been wanting to try propagating hydrangeas. All of the videos look very interesting to want to try and do it.
I have mentioned it Before. She said she doesn’t sell and will use the sticks for something else. 😊
@@NamirRivera Okay. I’m a new follower. I didn’t know.
Also remember ladies, these plants have a trademark so I can’t sell cuttings, plus at the end of the season I use every single piece.
Maybe it's just me but I love the look of that limelight with the veins showing in the leaves, that looks cool to me. Would have been a nice experiment just to see what you'd end up with without fertilizing it. Kinda like how the pink and blue hydrangeas changes with pH.
The color would be really pale yellowish and not good! I agree, cutting the branches seems weird but the new growth will be as long as those branches, and those skinny parts of those branches would not be able to hold all the weight.
I remembered that video and I tried to propagate some cuttings earlier this year. I totally forgot about them! 😆 I wonder if they took? Do you think I’d have to wait a whole year to find out? I didn’t take the leaves off and my limelights are still small, so the cuttings weren’t as thick as yours. Your standard is GORGEOUS! That’s what I’m trying to train mine into, but another Youtiber said the standards are on a grafted root.🤷🏾♀️
🤷🏻♀️ honestly, I am just going with the flow here, I’m trying not to overthink it too much.
@@SoilandMargaritas I love your approach. I make myself crazy!😆
When I pruned my Limelight Hydrangeas this spring I remembered your video. They already had swollen nodes so I planted my branches. Too my surprise, they are leafing out! All of them!! I have an unheated greenhouse so I plan to over winter them in that. I’m in zone 8a so I hope they survive. When did you trim the main branch into a standard? Did you wait until the second year?
Well, I did it the following year, I kept on cutting the "buds" and new growth the first year because they were supposed to be a trellis... BUT, if I was propagating them, I would start right away, just leave the new growth on top and go from there.
I love this! So cool how hydrangeas propagate so easily. I need to go back and see how you made that sweet pea trellis bc I have so many sweet pea seedlings. These babies are going to grow tall. I had a happy little accident with a white wedding hydrangea. I noticed while pruning a branch that grew close to the ground has strong roots growing from it. So maybe I can make a white wedding standard. 😊 I love Bob Ross! I grew up watching his show after school. Might be why I love to paint now. Thanks for always sharing your wonderful tips! Happy Gardening!! ❤
They are easy, I think I do have better luck with the cuttings from the Spring but other people swear that is better done in the fall too. I LOVE Bob Ross too!
Hi, how long did you let them dry before potting stalks into soil?
I mentioned it on the video…. About 2-3 weeks!
@@SoilandMargaritas thank you. Sorry I missed it.
Love your limelights! I also love your pruners! 💜
Thank you! I got the pruners from hoselink USA
I love a happy accident 💕
Me too!
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Boa noite amiga 😘🇧🇷
This is how I root all of my panicle hydrangeas! Mid Fall I stick the cuttings in pots of soil and leave them alone all winter. Come spring I have new plants rooting and leaving out!
I tried that last year mid season but I think it was too early
@@SoilandMargaritas Hmmm... later Fall is when I do it. I've done it the last 2 or 3 years and probably need to stop... lol I have so many hydrangeas now.
@@SoilandMargaritas It's said that Spring is the best time to root them... maybe I should try it now also??? lolz
This is what I want to do with my limelight Hydrangea ! I bought one recently and I will try to do it next pring! Yours look amazing and I can't wait to try with mine. Thank you for this happy accident! 🤗
Good luck!!!
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