5 Dark Purple Lilac Perennial Flowering Shrub Cuttings Clippings for Propagation
What you snag: Five at-least 6-inch unrooted cuttings Common Name: LilacScientific Name: Syringa vulgaris, dark purple flowersU.S. Hardiness Zone: 5-7 (however, I'm in zone 8b and my lilacs are thriving)Sun Requirement: Full SunWater Requirement: Deep, infrequent wateringHow long it takes for cuttings of this plant to root: 1-2 monthsSpring/summer - cuttings will have top leaves that may fall during the rooting processAutumn/winter - cuttings will not have leaves because they are dormantCuttings can be propagated any time of year with the following process:How to root:~ Re-cut stem ends and dip in rooting powder. Rooting powder is optional but increases chances of rooting~ Insert cut ends into moistened sand or potting soil~ Keep the sand or potting soil moist but not sopping wet until they root.~ A clear plastic 'tent' held up with sticks over the cuttings can help retain moisture but is not necessary.~ They can take 1-2 months to root.