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The Hollyberry Lady · 06-22-2010, 08:26 AM

So glad to hear they're doing well for you, Pen!

You'll need 2 shrubs for pollination if you want berries, so be sure to establish a pair of them fairly near each other, but they don't have to be super close if you don't want them to be either.

They can be pruned and shaped and kept very neat and tidy looking, or you can let them grow like crazy like I do, so there's berries everywhere!

Today, I will transplant the water rooted cuttings into soil, but you must watch carefully for wilt. If they wilt, cover them right away.

I have a spray called "wilt-proof" and if you spray cuttings with it, they almost never wilt. I don't always use it though because I enjoy a challenge but I think I will today. This will ensure their success.

I wish you continued luck & success with yours too, Penny. You really will love these perennial shrubs.

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06-22-2010, 08:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady 's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,299,035 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	Re: "Amythest Beautyberry" shrub... So glad to hear they're doing well for you, Pen! You'll need 2 shrubs for pollination if you want berries, so be sure to establish a pair of them fairly near each other, but they don't have to be super close if you don't want them to be either. They can be pruned and shaped and kept very neat and tidy looking, or you can let them grow like crazy like I do, so there's berries everywhere! Today, I will transplant the water rooted cuttings into soil, but you must watch carefully for wilt. If they wilt, cover them right away. I have a spray called "wilt-proof" and if you spray cuttings with it, they almost never wilt. I don't always use it though because I enjoy a challenge but I think I will today. This will ensure their success. I wish you continued luck & success with yours too, Penny. You really will love these perennial shrubs. : )