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.
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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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