Propagating Snowball Bush from Suckers: A Step-by-Step Guide

Propagating Snowball Bush from Suckers: A Step-by-Step Guide

Snowball bush (Viburnum) readily produces suckers that can be separated to create new plants.

How to Do It

1. Wait until late August or early September (cooler, less stress).
2. Dig around a sucker to expose its roots.
3. Sever the connection to the mother plant with a sharp spade.
4. Replant immediately in prepared soil, water well.
5. Side-dress with well-composted cow manure.

Removing suckers doesn't harm the parent plant, though they do draw some nutrients. If you don't want new plants, simply mow them off—they may regrow. This method is easy and highly successful.