Learn how to grow lilacs from cuttings, and propagate this aromatic plant to grow throughout your yard and garden.

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Growing lilacs from softwood cuttings is an excellent choice for making new lilac plants.

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If you are planning to plant many lilacs for hedging, what better way to grow multiple plants than to grow them from cuttings.

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The key to success with lilac cuttings is to perform this type of propagation at just the right time.

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The new shoots in spring are called softwood cuttings, and will root a bit quicker than hardwood cuttings, with a greater chance of success.

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The best time to take lilac stem cuttings is in the springtime, when the new growth at the tips of the branches is still fresh and green.

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You will have the best rooting success if cuttings are taken from these new green terminal shoots.

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This is about the time when the blooms are bursting with blossoms, and just opening to reveal their magnificent fragrance.

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Place the stems into a clean glass of water until you are ready to prepare them for planting.

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Remove leaves from the sides of the stems, and dip the cut ends into rooting hormone, allowing the hormone to come into contact with the leaf nodes.

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Plant into containers with good drainage, filled with a good sterile growing medium. Firm the soil around the base of the cuttings.

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Use of a humidity dome will increase the success of rooting. Mist regularly to maintain a humid environment during the rooting process.

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Here are some lilac cuttings with successful rooting, showing lots of new growth three months after planting.

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It will take a few years for these tiny plants to mature, however the cost savings is definitely a benefit.

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Lilacs grown from cuttings will be clones of the parent plant, and are a great way to perpetuate your favorite lilac bush.

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For more information see the tutorial!