Rooting Althea (Rose of Sharon) Cuttings to Save Plants When Moving

To propagate Hibiscus syriacus (Althea/Rose of Sharon) from cuttings:

1. Take 8-inch tip cuttings; remove bottom 2–3 leaves.
2. Dip cut end in rooting hormone powder.
3. Insert into moist potting soil in a pot (pencil hole first).
4. Water well. Place two 12-inch stakes in pot; cover with clear plastic to create a mini greenhouse.
5. Set in a morning-sun window. Roots form in 2–4 weeks.
6. Treat as a houseplant until late spring, then plant in ground.

Success varies; you can always buy a new plant if cuttings fail. This method lets you preserve a favorite shrub when you can't move the original.