Growing hydrangeas from cuttings is an enjoyable and rewarding process. Here’s a simplified guide to help you get started:

1. Choose Your Cutting: Select a healthy, non-flowering stem with new growth, about 5-6 inches (12-15 cm) long and with two sets of leaves.
2. Prepare the Cutting: Cut the stem at a 45-degree angle and remove all but the top two leaves. Optionally, dip the cut end in rooting hormone to enhance root development.
3. Plant the Cutting: Use well-drained potting soil mixed with perlite or vermiculite. Make a hole in the soil, insert the cutting, and compact the soil around it.

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