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With its deep green leaves and showy pink flowers, the harlequin willow is a real eye-catcher in the garden. A prerequisite for the magnificent appearance is an adequate supply of nutrients. This means that only healthy roots promise a great appearance on the earth's surface. Here you can find out how the roots of the harlequin willow grow and how best to take care of them.
The roots of the harlequin willow grow shallow underground
properties of the roots
- flat growth
- only grow up to a meter deep
- do not tolerate waterlogging
- still need moist substrate
Plant harlequin willow
Since the ornamental willow is a shallow root, planting is comparatively easy. However, you should consider a few aspects:
The right substrate
- wet
- no waterlogging
- nutritious
- relaxed
Various location options
- in the bed
- in the bucket
- in the gravel bed
Like any shrub, the harlequin willow is primarily suitable as a bedding plant. In this case, it is completely winter-proof and requires little care. If you keep the tree in a bucket on the balcony or terrace, you should apply a layer of mulch or compost to the substrate and water the pasture regularly. Make sure the bucket is big enough for the roots to spread out. Planting is also possible in the gravel bed. However, rainwater should be able to drain off well so that there is no waterlogging. At this location, it is advisable to put the harlequin willow in a bucket that you let completely into the ground. If you now add drainage, you will be able to keep the substrate sufficiently moist and at the same time prevent harmful waterlogging.
transplant
Basically, you can relocate your harlequin willow at any time. However, older specimens do not take root so easily in the new location. In order to promote root formation, it is best to dig a ditch around the ornamental willow six months before you plan to transplant it. Fill this with compost. This strengthens root growth in the newly planned location.
When digging up the harlequin willow, you should take care to damage as few roots as possible.