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Janet Baraclough writes:
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| Can they be propagated by layering (or by air-layering) from the green
| 'twirly' above ground vine-bits, whatever they are called ! at this time of
| year ( SW England )
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| I find the quickest way is to find some short new growths coming from
| the root..about a foot long, and gently pull them up (don't cut). The
| bottom section of stem from below ground is pale and will probably have
| tiny roots already. Pot it up (or just plant out) to slightly deeper
| than it was before, and water well.

Or just dig over in the winter, and plant out some of the younger
roots. Layering is overkill.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.