The witch hazel does not require extensive care, but it does react quite sensitively to external circumstances. It's best to plant your witch hazel in the fall, but be patient with it. It needs some time to grow.
When is the best time to plant a witch hazel?
The best time to plant witch hazel (witch hazel) is in autumn, alternatively spring is possible. Make sure you have a sunny, wind-protected location with loose, well-drained soil and add organic fertilizer to the planting hole. Regular watering without waterlogging promotes growth.
Well-rooted container plants can also be planted in spring or early summer. Dig a sufficiently large planting hole so that there is room for a little organic fertilizer in addition to the root ball. Be careful not to damage the root ball.
Planting the witch hazel correctly
In order for the witch hazel to open its bizarre flowers in winter, it needs light and enough water. Give it a location with as much sunshine as possible. If it is also protected from the wind, then your witch hazel will certainly feel comfortable there. Nevertheless, it probably won't bloom in the first year, it's simply not one of the quick starters and needs time.
Water your witch hazel well after planting, but not so much that it “floats”. She doesn't tolerate wet feet or waterlogging at all. Therefore, it absolutely needs a loose and permeable soil.
Cover this with a layer of bark mulch (€14.00 on Amazon) to keep the moisture in the soil for a longer time. If it doesn't rain for several weeks, water your witch hazel in good time before the roots dry out.
The most important things in brief:
- best planting time: autumn
- alternative planting time: spring
- add organic fertilizer to the planting hole
- pour well
Tip
Don't panic if your witch hazel doesn't bloom in the first year after planting, it needs time to take root well.
