Question
I have a huge hydrangia bush that needs to be pruned, or divided into several plants.  I have several neighbors who  would like to get some to start a bush.  It is so large that  I can give them a good start with roots, so they won't have to root a cutting.  When is the best time of year to do this, and what else should I know?  Many thanks

Answer
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Check this site out for cutting instructions:
http://www.hydrangeashydrangeas.com/propagation.html

For digging up the roots I would do it in later October from all the readings I have just done.

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