The witch hazel, which is traded as easy to care for, is quite demanding in terms of location and soil. So it can easily happen that there is no flowering if the witch hazel is not really feeling well.
If the witch hazel does not bloom or only blooms sparsely, an unfavorable location can be the reason
The flowering time for witch hazel is winter, usually from January. In a mild winter, however, the flowers can open as early as December. Frost does not harm them. The flowers then curl up, but they do not freeze, in contrast to those of winter jasmine. The Virginian witch hazel flowers differently from the other varieties in the fall.
How do I get my witch hazel to bloom?
If witch hazel doesn't get enough water in the summer, it probably won't flower the following winter. The same applies if the witch hazel was freshly planted or even transplanted. Both do not like it very much and it may not bloom for a few years. Therefore, if possible, avoid planting your witch hazel anywhere else.
Also, make sure that the soil around the witch hazel is always slightly damp. In principle, the rain is enough to water the witch hazel. With a layer of bark mulch you keep the moisture in the soil longer.
You should only water your witch hazel a little if it hasn't rained for a long time. But don't give her too much water at once to avoid waterlogging. The witch hazel is also very sensitive to this. It is best to use rainwater, because the witch hazel only tolerates water that is low in lime. A little organic fertilizer in the spring is also useful for lush flowering.
The essentials in brief:
- Wise choice of location: sunny to semi-shady
- evenly moist and well-drained soil
- water if the drought persists
- Use low-lime water or rainwater
- fertilize in spring
- do not transplant
tips
Refrain from transplanting your witch hazel and always ensure sufficient moisture and nutrients in the soil, then you have done the best for a lush flowering.