Can I root this from cuttings?

If so, how? http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/48639/

I just cut off a branch that is six to eight inches long and cut it at an angle, remove any buds and remove all the leaves except for 3 or 4 at the top. Then I just place mind in water to let it root. I also change the water every two days to keep it fresh.

I have some rooting now that I got from a dear DG member.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=3848368

If I am not doing this right or telling this right I hope someone will jump in and tell us what to do for sure.

Edit to say if you get some rooted and I get my purple one to root maybe we could do a trade.

This message was edited Aug 17, 2007 10:52 AM

A trade would be great!

How are yours doing? Had any taking root, yet? How long have they been in the water? When do you pot them? What's the speed limit on your road? What color are your shoes?

The last ?'s aren't real:~) I was on a roll:~D

I have rooted many forms of hibiscus including rose of sharon, using a 50/50 mix of perlite and vermiculite. I like to use the small clear dixie cups for containers so I can tell if roots are forming without having to pop them out. Make sure you put drain holes in the bottoms of the cups. I like to use an old cheap soldering iron because it makes nice even holes without ripping the plastic. Tip or stem cuttings will work, rooting hormone is optional.
Place in medium light, protect from sunlight and drying winds. For the first few weeks, I usually mist them as often as I can. It usually takes about 4 to 8 weeks to root depending on the plant and time of year.When they start to root they will require more water, dont let them dry out or they will die. When you see roots and new growth on top, they're ready to pot up.I hope this helps, good luck.

Dave

I only received my cuttings on Wed. so they have been in the water since then. I usually leave in the water until I have some good roots showing, then I plant in a small cup like Dave is showing and leave in there until I see new growth on the cutting. It does take a while. I have tried planting like Dave is showing but I guess I don't have the touch cause I have never had any luck with it. I only have 3 cuttings, but you have the whole bush maybe you should try it both ways and see which way works best for you. Keep me informed on how you are doing. I will let you know how mine is doing as well.

About the last two questions, my DH found out that going 72 mph on our road was worth $144 in court cost and fine.
The color of my shoes will depends which color crocs I am wearing, pink, burgundy, tan, brown, or blue.

Dave - Thanks for the good instructions and photo. Will this method work for hardy hibiscus (rose mallow) as well? And if so, will hardy hibiscus do okay in Fort Myers in zone 10a?

I have never tried rose mallow hibiscus but according to the plant files it is propagated by all types of cuttings. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/40900/

I only have a few plants of this kind that I grew from seed.It does grow for me down here, but I do think it does better up north. I would say try it and see how it does.

When I was in Galveston this summer I saw some hardies there in bloom, and they looked like they were doing great. I don't know what the zone is there, but I know it gets hot there.

Dave and 2pug - Thanks for your thoughts on these. I have harvested seeds, but I think I'll try a cutting or two to take down there. I noticed on the link you sent me, Dave, that zone 10 is not included. Oh well........doesn't hurt to try a little cutting! Have a great Sunday!

I say Go For It Donnie, never know what will happen.

Isn't that the fun of gardening??!! I just love gathering the seeds and then seeing whole new (free!) plants come from them. It is so satisfying to me to grow anything from a seed I have harvested. I haven't bought marigolds in years!! :)

DB, you may want to ask in the Florida gardening forum if any South Florida gardeners have had any luck growing the mallow type hibiscus down there.

Now, that's a good suggestion! :)