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Plant of The Moment: Hamamelis × intermedia

If New Year's fireworks were a plant, it would be Hamamelis! Commonly known as witch hazel, it features beautiful flowers resembling little fireworks, dazzling in reds, oranges and yellows to give your garden a bit of colour through the winter.

 

 

Hamamelis × intermedia

Common Name: Witch hazel. Large deciduous shrub growing up to 4m. Yellow, orange or red firework-like flowers appear in winter, often with a sweet scent. Fantastic autumn colour too. Likes a spot in full or partial shade, in a moist but well-drained soil.

About

  • Large, non-evergreen shrub
  • Fragrant flowers on bare stems
  • Flowers yellow, orange or red
  • Excellent for winter

 

Growing Conditions

  • Sun or partial shade
  • Any aspect, exposed or sheltered
  • Well-drained soil
  • Acid to neutral soil

 

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