Hamamelis x intermedia - Witchhazel

Fertilization Hamamelis x intermedia : In autumn we must plant a good quantity of organic fertilizer of humus at the base of the shrubs . This type of fertilization, besides improving the mixture of the soil, makes macroelemnts, prevalently nitrogen, available for 3-4 months. In this manner the soil near our shrubs has a source of nitrogen which will be prolonged until the next spring.

continental : plant which needs to be exposed to direct sunrays.
The Hamamelis x intermedia is a rustic plant, which doesn’t tolerate the winter cold, even when the nocturnal temperatures are very low.

alpine : Let's locate the The Hamamelis x intermedia in a very luminous place, preferably sunny.
The Hamamelis x intermedia can stand the cold, therefore it can be grown outdoors year round.

mediterranean : These plants favour sunny exposures, where they can enjoy, even for the whole day, some direct solar rays.
Grow the The Hamamelis x intermedia in the garden, in full ground; it can stand the cold.

continental : Let’s water every 1-2 weeks with 4-5 buckets of water, or even more often if the weather is hot and dry; we should always try to keep the ground slightly damp.

alpine : Water regularly, every 2-3 weeks, wetting the soil thoroughly by using 3-4 buckets of water and keeping it always a bit moist, although avoiding to soak it too much.

mediterranean : For a balanced development these plants need constant and abundant dampness; during this time of year it is good to water frequently, about 5-6 buckets of water at least every 0-1 weeks.