"Timothy Murphy" wrote in message
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I see lots of trees now from which I'd love to grow a cutting.
But is that a complete waste of time during the flowering season?


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Timothy Murphy
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Two things, always ask first, I have never known a gardener to refuse
another gardener a cuttings but it feels bad if caught (for both parties.)

secondly find out what it is you are trying to take and find out also a good
timing for that plant, you are correct that generally while a plant is in
flower is not normally the best time, but plants are adaptable and can
normally be struck most times by differring methods.
One famous gardener was quoted as saying when asked "What's the best time to
take cuttings?" "when you are offered them"!

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Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall
Holders of National Collections of Clematis viticella
and Lapageria rosea cvs
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