Garden climbing plants can be propagated from seeds or cutting, find out more...

Seed propagation

The majority of annual climbing plants can easily be grown from seed. You can sow them in the last month of winter to allow the plant to flower early. Seeding compost should be used as it is not pre-fertilized, is lose and is free of weed seeds. Always use fresh seeds as they grow quickly.

Method

  • Add compost to the seed tray

  • Plant seeds evenly

  • Irrigate with fine spray

  • Cover and place the tray on a bright warm window ledge

  • When the first leaves are visible open up the cover to prevent formation of fungi

Weak seedlings should be removed from the tray. Prick out the seedlings to create more space for them.

Propagating from Cuttings

Cuttings can be extracted from perennials hanging and climbing plants. They normally root perfectly and can grow into new plants. The tips of shoots that have not yet turned woody develop roots rapidly

Method

  • Cut off the shoots with a close knife below the leaf

  • Remove the lower leaves so that they will not decay

  • Plant the shoot in a pot of flower mixed with sand compost at a depth of 2-3cm (1 inch)

  • Irrigate

  • Cover the plant with a transparent plastic hood pulled over a wire loop. This create a humid environment and the plant will demand less water. Place the pot in a warm position of about 20 degrees

  • When new leaves appear remove the hood