Propagation: Rooting hydreanga?, 1 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
I have an Endless Summer Hydrangea which needs a haircut every fall--as it is in a too small area.
I just cut off all the tops of the sprawling branches, trim them to about 6", remove most of the big leaves
and cut back the top two (they are large also)--nick the lower stem in a coule of places, dip it in
some Rooting Hormone and stick it, deeply, into a 1qt. deep, 4" pot...like perennials are sold in.

They grow fresh leaves quite soon, even if they are not rooted yet. In a few weeks--they will pass the tug test
and root easily.
I leave them outside for the winter in a protected spot. Digging the pots into the bed helps too.
Nice starts to take to the next Plant Swap.

I understand that, on a Mophead Hydrangea, cutting branches back is not a good idea, as buds for the
following spring's blooms are already forming on the stems.
My neighbor has one of these, and she has done the soil layering many times.
It is a good way to start a new shrub.
Gita