Properly care for the witch hazel bush
Numerous plants do well in a garden - including the witch hazel bush. When choosing the location, as well as during the water supply and further care, various factors must be taken into account so that the plant grows splendidly.
The witch hazelshrub, which is also known under the name Hamamelis, nowadays adorns numerous gardens, but the wood also looks good in vases. Because the plant is quite robust and even strong frost can easily pass the plant, it is extremely popular with gardening enthusiasts. Since the main flowering phase falls in January and February, you can even enjoy the red or yellow flowering witch hazel bush in winter. Finally, in autumn, the vegetation changes color. After the frost, the flowers may look a little wrinkled, but they recover quickly so that you can enjoy the sight again.
Witch hazel bush - location and further care
- Of course, the witch hazel bush needs the right location in order to thrive vigorously. Preferably choose a lime-free, but still nutrient-rich soil, which is either in the sun or in partial shade.
- When supplying water to the plant, you should always make sure that the soil is kept moist. As with numerous other plants, waterlogging should be avoided with the witch hazel bush. Otherwise the plant may die. Excessive drought can also prevent the crop from growing as you wish. It may be that during long periods of drought, which were spent without sufficient water, the bloom formation suffers.
- When pruning, you should know that this process is seldom necessary for the witch hazel bush. Only a slight thinning after the flowering phase is recommended, but not absolutely necessary. Radical pruning is definitely not advisable.
