Question
Hello: I wonder if it is possible to use rooting powder in order to start a new plant from an existing dwarf burning bush. I had two shrubs ..quite young..and one died so, I would start a new shrub from the existing one if that would work. Is there a particular powder (no. 1 No2 , for instance) that would be best?
many thanks....bob miller,. riverview, new brunswick, canada


Answer
HI there Bob Miller,

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I use Rootstem and it seemds to root quite well, some people use a jelly as it sticks better. You can take a piece of the shrubs and bury it into a container of earth. This will root and then can be cut off from the original plant once the end comes out of the container and you have a new plant.

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