Plant Propagation Workshop




Event Report by Coral Hiscock

The U3A Gardening Interest Group were offered attendance at a plant propagation workshop. Two workshops were undertaken on the 16th March by Andrew Parker at his home in Canadian. 
 Attendees were shown around Andrew's garden, discussing and speaking of plants that were propagated, planted out and have spectacularly formed into a very colourful and quite unique garden. Andrew spoke on different ways to propagate, using cuttings from all types of plants including creeping or border plants, layering of small conifer type plants, succulents and many more. 
 The weather, watering, pests and other issues were discussed by the group and best practice care for young plants once propagation had taken place was interesting and welcoming for successful planting. 

 Andrew then demonstrated; with the attendees undertaking, how to make small newspaper pots, lining them in trays with soil, then potting up the cuttings. Some of the cuttings used were Salvia, Cistus, Brachyscome Multifida and Westringia Fruticosa. Attendees were able to take their new pots and cuttings, and use the new skills learnt in their own gardens. A big thank you to Andrew for sharing his wealth of knowledge with the group!

Photos Andrew Parker









Everyone took cuttings from th following three plants as these were considered to be very likely to be successful for first timers.

Westringia glabra 'Deep Purple' 



  • Brachyscome multifida 'break o' day'

Cistus salvifolius ‘Prostratus’ White Sage Leaf Rockrose



Salvia leucantha ‘Harry's Red’ 


Salvia 'Royal Bumble' 
Salvia leucantha 'Phyllis Fancy'

Thymus ciliatus 'Moroccan Thyme'













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  1. Marianne Kennedy16 March 2021 at 18:17

    A very informative and enjoyable afternoon. Thanks Andrew.

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