Rookie mistake

I took my hydrangea cuttings outdoors and left them unprotected from the wind. They look pitiful. I really set them back. They will probably not do better than the cuttings I plan to take later this spring early summer.

Outdoor rooted Todi hydrangea

It snowed. I went outside to play in the snow with the kids and I found one of the cuttings was uncovered and under 3-4 in of snow. I didn't even know where it was. I think I found something that resembled my hydrangea cutting. I removed the snow and covered it with the pot once more. Will it survive? We will just have to wait and see. I did all I could to salvage it.

Cutting of plant 2:: 4.5 weeks after waking up

This hydrangea cutting started to show signs of growth about 4.5 weeks ago. The photo shows continual growth even though it does not get much sunlight. It is still located in the kitchen near a window. This cutting was a winter hardwood cutting. Below are pictures from today(2.29.2012) and from 4 weeks ago.

Hydrangea Cutting taken in winter 3 months old

Feb 17 2012 I overwatered the hydrangea cuttings and one of them has root rot.

Luckily the others are doing well. This cutting is showing a bit of green from the rest of the buds. Buds I thought were not going to bud out.

The days continue to warm up. May they stay warm.

Hydrangea cutting two week progress plant 2

Feb 12 2012 This plant is showing the most progress of the non rooted cuttings. This cutting was originally in a jar of tap water for a few days.

Winter hydrangea cutting Two week progress

Feb 12 2012 It took about two weeks for this bud to show its first set of leaves. My DS yanked the stem out of its container 4 days ago but as you can see this plant has survived the trauma. No sign of roots but I didn't inspect closely.

Winter Hydrangea cuttings awake budding

February 11 2012 I need to get the pictures of the cuttings organized. I plan to label the cuttings so that it is easier to compare the progress. For now I will post the pictures I have already taken. By next week you should see progress on my part and the cuttings.