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Spring is just around the corner: here are 3 plants to propagate immediately
The cold is easing, the days are getting longer and nature is slowly waking up. There’s no mistaking these signs: spring is just around the corner. For all gardening enthusiasts, now is the time to roll up their sleeves and prepare their green spaces.
But what if we told you that there are certain plants you should be multiplying right now, for a garden that’ll be bursting at the seams when spring arrives? Here are our top 3.
Perennial Geranium
The Perennial Geranium is undoubtedly one of the most important plants to propagate for the arrival of spring. This perennial boasts a generous, colorful blooming season that generally lasts from May to October.
To propagate your perennial Geranium, opt for a clump division in early spring, just before the start of new growth. Simply take a part of the plant with roots and replant it either in a pot or elsewhere in your garden. In this way, you can guarantee your Geranium a new lease of life and a resplendent garden come April.
The Rose
Le Rosebush ! Who doesn’t dream of a magnificent rose in their garden in spring? To have pretty roses in spring, propagation by cuttings is the most common method. We recommend taking 30-40 cm cuttings directly from your rose bush at the start of the spring season.
After planting these cuttings in a mixture of sand and potting soil, you need only wait a few weeks for the first roots to appear.
Periwinkle
To finish our top 3, the PeriwinkleThis pretty tapestry plant will add color to your garden with its small, intense blue flowers. Periwinkle is propagated by division in March or April. Simply remove a rooted clump from your plant and replant it wherever you wish.
In the space of a few weeks, it will take its place and flourish to beautify your outdoors.
Spring gardening in full swing
With these three plants in your garden, spring is sure to be a colorful season.
It’s now up to you, dear gardeners, to take action. The Perennial Geraniumthe Rose and the Periwinkle are just waiting for you to add flowers to your green space. So grab your tools and get gardening for a successful and enchanting spring.
