Hamamelis | Witch Hazel - 50lt

Hamamelis, or Witch Hazel, is a compact, vigorous, bushy, deciduous shrub or small tree with ovate, green leaves, yellow and red in autumn. Attractive, fragrant, spidery flowers with ribbon-like petals can be yellow, orange, or red, and bloom mostly in winter and early spring on bare branches, before the leaves emerge. Flowers are followed by brown seed capsules that persist on the plant until spring. Witch Hazel grows best in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of poor and heavy clay soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade. Too much shade reduces flowering. It is resistant to frost, but has to be sheltered from harsh winds. It is tolerant of coastal conditions and urban pollution. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require regular pruning. Hamamelis, with its striking flowers, brings colour and brightness to winter gardens. It is suitable for cottage, urban, coastal, and woodland gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.