Can you take a cutting from a clematis?

[Cheekystar]

If so when and how?

[glenbar]

Yes you can. Not sure which is the correct time, but I have tried it making sure I have some nice strong new shoots. All I did was snip off a few shoots about 6" long. (more than I think I will need as a 50% success is usual) Strip off the bottom leaves dip the end in some hormone rooting powder and plonk them in some multipurpose compost. Cover them with a clear polythene bag (watch out for the plastic bag police !!! ) Then put a rubber band around the pot making sure the cuttings dont touch the sides of the bag and wait Actually I have done it without the plastic bag also and it worked for me but you must make sure it doesn't dry out completely. This is probably not absolutely correct, but as I said it works for me.

[NILYA]

This link may help:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniqu es/propagation_clematiscuttings1.shtml

[Cheekystar]

excellent thanks