Free plants. How to take hydrangea cuttings. Summer is a great time to do this. Keep cuttings moist and out of direct sunlight. Hydrangeas prefer slightly moist conditions. Their name is derived from hydra… water. The pH of the soil can change the colour of your flowers. Blue is in acidic soil and pink or red is in alkaline. I live by the sea in south devon where we have lots of limestone in the soil. Hence the pink flowers. | Simon Akeroyd Garden Writer

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Hydrangea Propagation Tips for Beautiful Blooms! Want more Hydrangeas in your garden without buying new plants? Propagating them is easy and rewarding! Here’s how you can do it: Choose Healthy Stems: Select a non-flowering stem about 4-6 inches long. Remove Lower Leaves: Keep only the top 2-3 leaves to reduce moisture loss. Use Rooting Hormone: Dip the cut end in rooting hormone for faster growth (optional but effective). Plant in Moist Soil or Water: Place the cutting in well-draining potting m