Rosemary is an evergreen, perennial subshrub that can be propagated in a number of ways. However, the easiest way to propagate is through cuttings, which are best cut in late spring or early summer.
plant cuttings
When selecting the shoots, you should make sure that you only cut off young shoots that are still green. Fresh branches will no longer sprout from the old wood, which is why they are unsuitable for propagation by cuttings. When choosing and planting the cuttings, do the following:
- Choose fresh, green twigs that are about 4 inches (10 centimeters) long.
- Remove the needles from the bottom of the branch.
- Dip the part to be planted in a rooting powder.
- Fill a small flower or plant pot with a 1:1 sand/soil mixture.
- Drill a small hole in the substrate with a stake or a pencil.
- Plant the cutting there.
- Press the branch firmly.
- Water the cutting.
- Put the pot in a warm and bright place.
- Put a clear, perforated plastic bag over the plant.
- The bag must not touch the cutting.
- Water regularly, but not too much.
The cutting will take root in four to six weeks. When the time comes and the cutting begins to develop new shoots, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into a warm spot in the garden.
Proper care of the cuttings
Basically, rosemary does not need much care. Water the young plants moderately, but avoid waterlogging. This can e.g. This can be done with good drainage, for example by adding expanded clay (19.73€) to the substrate. You can water with fresh tap water without worrying, as rosemary needs lime to thrive. Otherwise, fertilizing is not necessary. Young rosemary should not be left outdoors in winter, as the herb is only partially hardy and not hardy when young. Only from the age of about three years is the plant strong enough to stay outside - well protected. Since rosemary also lignifies with age and thus becomes bare, you should prune it regularly in the spring.
tips and tricks
There are now specially bred rosemary varieties that have been specially bred for hardy properties. These include varieties such as "Arp", "Veitshöchheimer Rosmarin" or "Blue Winter".
IJA