With its deep green leaves and striking pink flowers, the harlequin willow attracts everyone's attention in the garden. A prerequisite for the magnificent appearance is an adequate supply of nutrients. This means that only he althy roots promise a great appearance on the surface of the earth. Here you can find out how the roots of the harlequin willow grow and how best to care for them.
How do the roots of the harlequin willow grow?
The roots of the harlequin willow are shallow-growing and do not reach deeper than 1 meter. They require moist, nutrient-rich substrate and cannot tolerate waterlogging. When planting, pay attention to loose soil and different location options, such as beds, pots or gravel beds.
Properties of roots
- flat growth
- only grow up to one meter deep
- do not tolerate waterlogging
- still need moist substrate
Planting Harlequin Willow
Since the ornamental willow is a shallow-rooted plant, planting it is comparatively easy. However, you should consider a few aspects:
The right substrate
- moist
- no waterlogging
- nutrient-rich
- easy
Various location options
- in the bed
- in the bucket
- in the gravel bed
Like any shrub, the harlequin willow is primarily suitable as a bedding plant. In this case it is completely winter-proof and requires little care. If you keep the tree in a pot (€79.00 at Amazon) on the balcony or terrace, you should apply a layer of mulch or compost to the substrate and water the willow regularly. Make sure that the pot has enough volume so that the roots can spread easily. Planting is also possible in gravel beds. However, rainwater should be able to drain away easily so that waterlogging does not occur. At this location, it is recommended to place the harlequin willow in a pot that is completely buried in the ground. If you now add drainage, you will be able to keep the substrate sufficiently moist and at the same time prevent harmful waterlogging.
Transplanting
Basically, you can move your harlequin willow at any time. However, older specimens no longer root so easily in the new location. To promote root formation, it is best to dig a trench around the ornamental willow six months before you plan to transplant it. Fill this with compost. This will strengthen root growth in the newly designated location. When digging up the harlequin willow, you should make sure to damage as few roots as possible.
