Rose of Sharon: A Showy Summer Bloomer

10. Propagate and grow a new plant from cuttings

No matter what time of year it is, you can take parts of the Rose of Sharon and create a new plant. You’ll need some rooting hormone and soilless potting mix. In early to midsummer, cut some of the green shoots that emerged from the plant in the previous spring. If it’s in the late fall or early winter, take hardwood cuttings instead. The stems should be between four and 10 inches long. Remove the leaves, except for a few at the top. Dip the cut ends in rooting hormone and stick them in a pot filled with the soilless potting mix. You’ll soon see roots and new foliage appearing on the new plant.