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Is it too warm for witch hazel to bloom?
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Posted by lisa2004 NY Z6 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 8, 07 at 9:05
| I've read that witch hazel needs cold temps to bloom. It's normally very cold in NY this time of year, but it's been anywhere from 40-70 degrees. I planted the bushes in late summer. Think they'll bloom? |
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RE: Is it too warm for witch hazel to bloom?
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| They should, although newly planted ones may take a season or so to adjust and settle in before putting on much of a flower show. They bloom consistently in my zone 8 and winter temperatures here can be quite mild - mostly in the 40's and up with just a couple of light frosts - and sometimes not so mild (dipping into the teens now and again) :-) BTW, witch hazels are just starting their bloom sequence right now in my area. |
RE: Is it too warm for witch hazel to bloom?
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| Mine is blooming like crazy right now, and our temps have been around 50s in the day, 40s at night... weather here is generally a lot like that of the PNW. I planted mine just last September. So I'd say you've got a good chance! |
RE: Is it too warm for witch hazel to bloom?
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- Posted by bboy z8 WA USA (My Page) on
Wed, Jan 10, 07 at 22:50
| My Chinese witch hazel is pretty much full out. Yours may bloom fairly soon, too, just being a little later because you are a couple zones lower. Oh! You better watch out,
You better not cry,
You better not pout,
I'm telling you why: Hamamelis is coming to town! |
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