1. Propagation practical

2. This shows the Dutch roll in preparation with the 2 cm soil on the black plastic.

3. The hardwood cuttings are placed approximately 2 cm apart at about halfway on the compost.

4. This photograph shows the very tight rolling of the Dutch roll.

5. The Dutch roll is tied securely. A plant label is also tied on at this stage.

6. The finished Dutch roll complete with label. This can be placed in a north cold frame from November to March. It is important, howeve,r to protect from vermin especially in cold winters. No watering should be necessary over this period. In March/April there should be a callus developed at the base of the cutting.

7. The cuttings in the seed tray are: Red arrow = semi-ripe cutting of Griselinia littoralis ‘Bantry Bay’. Blue arrow = hardwood evergreen cutting of Ilex aquifolium ‘Silver Queen’. Yellow arrow = softwood cuttings of Helianthemum numularium and the green arrow is a leaf bud cutting of Hedera helix.

8. This photograph shows hardwood cuttings collected and ready for preparation by the propagator.