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Transplanting Hydrangeas by Cuttings: Timing, Hormone, and Backup Plan

Take softwood cuttings in early summer. Use rooting hormone (per label), plant in rich, loamy soil, keep moist. Don't tug to check roots—wait months. Success rate varies; buy mature hydrangeas as backup. Moving with cuttings preserves sentimental value while ensuring you have plants at the new home.

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