best fungicide for rooting cuttings

happy_macomb Chevy Chase, MD(Zone 7a) Apr 19, 2008

I am going to try to root some clematis cuttings (specifically Clematis armandii, or something similar). I have seen recommendations to dip the cuttings in fungicide before applying rooting hormone to avoid diseases such as Botrytis (grey mold), and also recommendations to use a periodic fungicide spray.

My question: What kind of fungicide should I buy for this purpose?

Many thanks.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 19, 2008

I'd check your bottle of rooting hormone first, many of them come with an antifungal agent in them already.

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happy_macomb Chevy Chase, MD(Zone 7a) Apr 20, 2008

I think I just have a powder (probably rootone). I need to buy something fresh --

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Chantell Middle of, VA(Zone 7a) Apr 20, 2008

happy - http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/830969/

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happy_macomb Chevy Chase, MD(Zone 7a) Apr 20, 2008

Thanks, Chantell; that thread is very helpful but doesn't (unless I missed it) deal with fungicide. I understand clematis cuttings are prone to it, so I want to be prepared. But I don't know what to look for in the store.

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