When does the witch hazel bloom?

When do the witch hazel flowers open?

The special thing about witch hazel, which is the Latin name for witch hazel, is that its Heyday in the middle of winter. Depending on variety and weather conditions, the buds open from December.

Filigree flowers with narrow petals up to 4 cm long emerge. Their shape is a bit reminiscent of colorful spiders. The color palette ranges from delicate or bright yellow to orange to deep red.

The Virginian witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is an exception, because it blooms as early as the end of October. The Hamamelis virginiana is also the only variety that is used medicinally or in homeopathy. Its areas of application include, above all, various skin diseases and minor injuries, because witch hazel has anti-inflammatory, astringent (contracting) and hemostatic effects.

Does the witch hazel flower reliably?

Is the witch hazel with hers Location or not satisfied with the environmental conditions, then

it does not bloom. Presumably she gets too little light or water. So it should be watered in summer when it is dry, before the root ball dries out. Even in the first winter after the planting the witch hazel often does not bloom. It takes a lot of time to get used to and grow.

The essentials in brief:

• very hardy
• Most varieties bloom in winter
• Hamamelis virginiana already blooms in autumn
• when it is frosty, the petals roll up
• no special winter care required
• Water from time to time on frost-free days
• do not fertilize
• Make sure there is sufficient water supply in summer, otherwise the flower will not bloom