Laburnum is a pleasant sight in the garden with its numerous yellow flowers. You could use another little plant from this. Dare to propagate, because even a hobby gardener can easily do it. We explain the possibilities to you.

Propagation from cuttings is faster than from seeds

Two simple and one challenging variant

There are generally three ways to propagate laburnum (botanical laburnum):

  • Propagation by seeds
  • Propagation by cuttings
  • Propagation by grafting

While the first two methods are easy to use, the third variant requires experience and a sure instinct. It is not recommended for hobby gardeners and will therefore not be explained in more detail here.

tips

Laburnum often multiplies without human intervention. New plants sprout again and again from fallen seeds, which can be transplanted to another location.

Propagation by seeds

After the yellow flowers fade, elongated seed pods form. Once the seeds have matured, the pods burst open, releasing their contents. You can easily grow new young plants from the brown seeds.

  1. Wait until the seed pods have dried up.
  2. Pick a few of the pods and scoop out the seed.
  3. Sow the seeds in pots with potting soil. Just cover them lightly with soil.
  4. First cover the pot with cling film to speed up germination.
  5. Place the pot at room temperature where it gets plenty of light but little direct sun.
  6. Prick out the shoots as soon as they have reached a height of about 10 cm.

Propagation by cuttings

Woody or still green shoots are equally suitable for propagating laburnum.

  • Cut off shoots about 15 cm long
  • stick in potting soil
  • alternatively root first in the water tank

The planted shoots need consistently moist soil. Therefore, reach for the watering can regularly, especially on warm days. But always make sure that there is no waterlogging.

Plant out young Laburnum

New roots and new leaves clearly show that the propagation of cuttings has worked. However, you should wait before moving outdoors. The still sensitive plants should spend the first few months indoors.

In spring, when frost is no longer to be expected, the young plant can be planted in its new destination.

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