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QItook red cornus cuttings in autumn. They are rooting so when should I plant them out?

Caroline

AWell

done! You’ve done a good job getting them to root as cornus can sometimes be a bit slow. You’ll probably see buds breaking to leaves soon enough so just leave the cutting where it is and allow it to continue developing its root system over the summer. At the beginning of the dormant season in November, it will be ready for planting out or being put into a bigger pot.