How to Propagate Weigela & Hydrangea in Summer (Easy Softwood Cuttings Guide)

Want to turn a few plants into hundreds during the summer? This is where it starts. In this video, I show you how to propagate weigela, hydrangea, and other plants using softwood cuttings—the fastest and easiest way to multiply plants during the growing season. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to take cuttings, this is it. 🌱 What You’ll Learn: What softwood cuttings are and why they root faster The “6-week rule” for perfect cutting timing How to choose the right stems for cuttings How to prepare and trim cuttings correctly How mist systems and sand beds improve success rates ✂️ Simple Process Overview: Wait about 6 weeks after plants leaf out Take semi-firm softwood cuttings Remove lower leaves and trim if needed Dip in rooting hormone (optional but helpful) Stick cuttings into coarse sand Keep moist using mist or a simple humidity method 💡 Key Tip: Don’t take cuttings too early—slightly firm (not floppy) growth gives you the best rooting success. 💰 Why This Matters: This is one of the fastest ways to scale up plant production. With the right timing and setup, you can turn a few stock plants into hundreds of sellable plants in one season. 🌿 Plants Featured in This Video: Weigela (Red Prince, Variegated, Alexandra) Hydrangea (Annabelle, Limelight, Pink Diamond, Phantom, Tardiva, Silver Dollar) Spirea (Goldflame) Dianthus (Firewitch) Climbing hydrangea 🏡 Perfect For: Backyard nursery beginners Gardeners wanting free plants Anyone interested in plant propagation People looking to grow plants for profit 👉Want to learn how to turn this into a real business? Check out the Backyard Nurserymen™ program: https://join.backyardnurserymen.com