There are these types of witch hazel

Do all varieties of witch hazel bloom at the same time?

the Heyday of the individual species and varieties of the Witch hazel varies from October to March. Most of them, however, bloom in the winter. The color spectrum of the flowers ranges from a delicate yellow to golden yellow and orange to a strong shade of red. Some varieties also impress with an interesting leaf color in autumn or a delicate scent of flowers. There is something for every taste.

The most important thing to care for the witch hazel

the care the witch hazel is basically the same for all varieties. You need a relatively low-lime, well-drained and nutrient-rich soil and prefer a sunny, maximally partially shaded oneLocation, as well as sufficient moisture. Choose the location carefully, because the witch hazel can handle one Transplanting is usually very bad.

Water your witch hazel in summer as soon as it has not rained for a long time. If their roots dry up too much, then

it does not bloom as lush as you want it to be. But make sure you avoid waterlogging through your watering. The witch hazel is also very sensitive to this.

Interesting varieties of witch hazel:

• Hamamelis virginiana (Virginian witch hazel): medicinal plant, flowers from October in pale yellow
• Hamamelis mollis (Candlemas or Chinese witch hazel): delicately scented golden yellow flowers, flowering period February to March
• Hamamelis japonica (Japanese witch hazel): bright yellow flowers from January to February, slightly more sensitive to frost than other varieties, bright red autumn leaves
• Hamamelis vernalis (spring witch hazel): orange-yellow short-leaved flowers, blooms from January to February
• “Pallida”: intensely fragrant, large, sulfur-yellow flowers, blooms at Christmas time
• “Diane”: red flowers, blooms in February
• "Jelena": orange-red flowers with light tips, interesting autumn color in scarlet red
• "Primavera": medium-sized golden yellow, slightly ruffled flowers, blooming early