Witch hazel typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
witch hazel
Hamamelis intermedia 'Hiltingbury'
Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Hiltingbury') is a unique flowering species with amazing properties. This ornamental shrub blooms throughout winter with vibrant yellow or maroon flowers and its unique foliage changes colour throughout seasons. Its leaves turn from vibrant yellow in the autumn to a rich deep red in the spring. Other than its impressive display of colors, the most amazing thing about witch hazel is that its extract is rich in tannins and is used in various skin care and medicinal products. Additionally, the shrub is well suited for growing in multiple regions including USDA zones 5 to 9. Because of its variety of uses, its fascinating display colors and its ability to grow in various regions, witch hazel is certainly an amazing plant species.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Copper-red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Hiltingbury') should be watered about once every 2 weeks or so. For best results, it is important to water deeply during each session, allowing the soil to become evenly moist throughout. If using irrigation, set the system to water the soil slowly over a period of time so that the water has a chance to penetrate the soil. Be sure to water thoroughly, especially in hot, dry weather. When it comes to indoor potted plants, it is best to wait until the top inch or so of soil is dry before watering again.
sunlight
Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Hiltingbury') does best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers several hours of morning sunlight and dappled shade in the afternoon, avoiding intense afternoon sun exposure. In cooler regions with 4 distinct seasons, witch hazel needs at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to flower and produce fruit. In mild winter regions, plants grown in full sun may require a bit of afternoon shade depending on the intensity of the sun.
pruning
Witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia 'Hiltingbury') should be pruned in late winter or early spring, as soon as the danger of frost is gone. Prune lightly in the first season after planting. Then, during the late winter or early spring of subsequent years, the plant can benefit from further pruning and shaping. Remove dead wood, weak branches, and crossing branches. Also, prune to control the size and shape of the shrub. Long, curved branches can be pruned back to encourage a denser, more compact form. Remove no more than 1-third of the living branches during pruning and focus on shaping the plant. If needing to reduce the size of the shrub, shorten the side shoots growing from the main stems. Branches can also be cut back just above a leaf bud.
Season
Fall
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Witch hazel typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.
