When can I root forsythia?

Root forsythia after the bush has finished blooming and all of its flowers have fallen off.

1. Most garden experts recommend rooting forsythia indoors between December and February.
2. You can root forsythia year-round, but cuttings taken when the bush isn’t dormant will be more fragile and require more care and attention.

How do you take cuttings from a forsythia bush?

Cut the rooted stem off at its point of origin. Make cuts in the rooted stem three to four inches above and below the sprouted roots. Plant the rooted stem two inches deep in soil that has been worked to a depth of six to 12 inches and drains well. It will sprout and have time to harden off before winter dormancy.

When should I take root cuttings?

When to take root cuttings Root cuttings are best taken in mid-to-late autumn or early winter when plants are dormant.

When should you prune a forsythia plant?

For best results, do this in late winter or early spring. Blooming will be reduced or nonexistent after a dramatic pruning. After a few years, your plant will look full again.

When should you trim back your Forsythia bushes?

The best time for trimming forsythia is in the spring after the blooms fade . Pruning forsythia in late summer or fall will reduce the number of flowers in the spring since these shrubs bloom on old wood and set their flower buds soon after new growth appears.

How to grow and care for forsythia?

Plant Profile. The origin of the Forsythia lies in the south-east of Europe and Asia.

When to transplant cuttings?

Transplant cuttings to individual containers when roots become visible. Check the drainage holes at the bottom of the container for visible roots once per week. Once the cuttings are growing rapidly or roots appear at the bottom of the container, you can dig up and transplant each cutting to separate containers.