Grow Witch Hazel Successfully | Planting to Blooming

A winter showstopper! Discover witch hazel and learn how this unique shrub delivers fragrance, colour, and drama when gardens need it most. Witch hazel (Hamamelis) is one of the most remarkable winter-flowering shrubs you can grow. In this video, I introduce this beautiful plant and explain how to grow it successfully, from choosing the right variety to planting it in the perfect position. You’ll learn where witch hazel comes from, how it got its name, and why its unusual spider-like flowers appear in the depths of winter. I also share tips on fragrance, soil preferences, planting depth, and how to care for witch hazel once it’s established. Plus, I explain its fascinating, explosive seed pods and how it provides interest through every season, from fresh spring foliage to stunning autumn colour. Ideal as a specimen plant or feature shrub, witch hazel is low-maintenance, cold-hardy, and perfect for adding winter interest to your garden. In this video, you’ll learn: • What makes the witch hazel flower in winter • How to grow and plant Hamamelis successfully • Best soil and position for witch hazel • How big does witch hazel grow and pruning tips • Why it’s one of the best winter shrubs 👍 Like the video if you found it helpful 🔔 Subscribe for more expert plant profiles and gardening advice For more advice on growing plants, visit my website: www.daviddomoney.com Stay Connected with me: Instagram -   / daviddomoney   TikTok -   / daviddomoney   Facebook -   / daviddomoneytv   Twitter -   / daviddomoney   Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/daviddomoney Sign up for my newsletter - https://www.daviddomoney.com/blog/sig... David Domoney Chartered Horticulturist C Hort. FCI Hort. F Wcg. F Cmc. Fellow of the Warwickshire College Group. Fellow of the London Colleges of Horticulture. Recipient of The Prince Edward Award for Excellence in Horticulture. #garden #gardens #gardening #advice #howto #horticulture 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Where is witch hazel from? 00:34 Where does witch hazel get its name from? 01:01 Witch hazel flowers in winter 01:41 Variety of witch hazel I am growing 02:12 Explosive seed pods 03:05 How big can witch hazel grow? 04:46 Planting out the witch hazel 07:22 Summary