How Do You Transplant Cuttings From A Rose Of Sharon?
Rose of Sharon, known botanically as Hibiscus syriacus, is a flowering deciduous shrub that is not actually a rose, but whose flowers resemble a cross between a rose, a hibiscus and a hollyhock. It is hardy down to USDA zone 5 when established but is also often grown as an indoor plant, kept small by the confines of the container. According to North Carolina State University, both softwood and hardwood cuttings from Rose of Sharon can be rooted successfully to propagate the plant. Harvest your cuttings in the morning hours when the plant tissues are well-hydrated. Take hardwood cuttings in the winter or early spring when the plant is dormant. Harvest softwood cuttings from the plant branch tips in spring before new buds appear. Keep the cuttings moist and harvest them as close to the time of planting as possible. Cut a relatively straight length of tissues from the plant that is roughly 4 to 6 inches. Use clean secateurs or a garden knife to make the cut and wear gloves to protect your
