How to Propagate Nandina?

The most reliable method of propagating nandina is from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and keep them in a heated propagator until they root. Protect from winter weather. It's also possible to propagate nandina from runners that have formed roots – these can be cut and replanted.

Can nandina be grown from cuttings?

Nandina domestica is not easy to grow from seed, so take cuttings. Tip cuttings in summer are perfect, and you'll find they'll strike fairly easily in good quality propagation mix.

Can you root nandina in water?

To propagate Nandina, trim 6-12 inch long sections of this new growth in early summer; these are the ones that have tender stems. ... Because we take so many cutting for propagation, we cheat and just place all of them in buckets of water and set them in a shaded area for a few weeks.