patricej

i usually have no luck propagating plants.

twice, though, i have had success with hydrangeas.
cut off a few inches; strip off all but the top leaves.
stick it directly into good dirt.
keep the soil moist but not soggy.

if the top leaves stay green, you should eventually see new leaves, too.
once you can tell the cutting is established, water as often as you do the full-grown plant.