The harlequin willow feels comfortable in a sunny, moist location. Would you like to cultivate the Japanese plant and have you already found a suitable place? However, choosing a location is only half the battle. It also depends on the time of planting. Read this article to find out at what time of year and under what conditions it is best to plant your harlequin willow in the ground.
When should you plant or transplant a harlequin willow?
The best time to plant a Harlequin Willow is in the summer months from March to October, ideally after the Ice Saints in May. When transplanting, choose a frost-free, cloudy day in October.
The right time
When raising your own harlequin willow, it is recommended to initially grow it in a special cultivation pot on the windowsill. Thanks to the rapid growth, which is a typical feature of the tree genus, new shoots appear on the cuttings after a short time. So that the harlequin willow can develop all its leaves and flowers, you should put it outdoors or in a pot in the fresh air. This ideally happens in the summer months from March to October. Make sure that young plants and potted plants are susceptible to frost. You'll be on the safe side if you wait for the Ice Saints in May.
Transplanting Harlequin Willow
Although a harlequin willow unfortunately does not tolerate transplanting very well, it tolerates the procedure
- Dig a trench around the harlequin willow six months before transplanting.
- Fill this with compost.
- This strengthens root formation.
- When digging, make sure to damage as few roots as possible.
- To transplant the harlequin willow, choose a frost-free, cloudy day in October.
The harlequin willow is transplanted in autumn because it is no longer in the growth phase at this time of year. Because she doesn't have to exert any strength to sprout, she can get used to the new circumstances better.
