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- How do I care for my witch hazel in winter?
- When do the flowers of witch hazel open?
- Does witch hazel bloom reliably?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The witch hazel usually blooms from December
How do I care for my witch hazel in winter?
Even in winter, witch hazel does not require much care. On frost-free days you may occasionally pour the plant a little so that it does not dry up and the root ball does not dry out. Fertilizer is not needed at this time of year.
When do the flowers of witch hazel open?
The special feature of the witch hazel, as the Latin name of witch hazel, is that its heyday is in the middle of winter. Depending on the variety and weather, the buds open from December.
Filigree flowers with up to 4 cm long narrow petals come to light. They are reminiscent of colorful spiders in their shape. The color palette ranges from delicate or bright yellow to orange to deep red.
An exception is the Virginian witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), because it already blooms from the end of October. The hamamelis virginiana is also the only variety that is used medicinally or in homeopathy. Their areas of application include various skin diseases and minor injuries, as the witch hazel has anti-inflammatory, astringent (astringent) and hemostatic.
Does witch hazel bloom reliably?
If the witch hazel is not satisfied with its location or the environmental conditions, then it does not bloom. Presumably she gets too little light or water. It should be poured in the summer in dry conditions, before the root ball dries out. Even in the first winter after planting, the witch hazel often does not bloom. She needs a lot of time to settle in and grow.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Even if the petals curl up in heavy frost, the witch hazel usually takes no damage, because it is very hardy.