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Kalmia Latifolia 'Tiddlywinks' Propagation and pruning guide

#1 · 4th February 2023, 5:35 pm

Hello

My question concerns a Kalmia Latifolia 'Tiddlywinks" which was planted last Autumn but has been sat upon by a Fox and a large piece has broken off, can the broken part be used for propagation?

#2 · 11th February 2023, 12:55 pm

Hi @scarletta

Thanks for your question.

Unfortunately the answer is no. With any propagation time via cuttings time is of the essence. With the exception of cutting that need to callus over 99% of cuttings whether hardwood or softwood need to be cut and planted the same day. If not same hour for success rates.

This is because as soon as the plant is cut or torn off in your case the damaged part starts to lose moisture and weakens. It also risks getting infected leaded to wasted efforts for propagation or poor results.

Have a look below at my cuttings guide for plant propagationcuttings guide for plant propagation and you’ll see how to do it.

As for the shrub give it a light prune and tidy up the area where the fox has snapped the branch off! ? You can follow my pruning guide here for more help. You can follow my pruning guide here for more help.

Don’t be downhearted. The fact you have such animals visiting your garden is a great sign for Mother Nature. So keep up the hard work!

Lee