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HAMAMELIS
Commonly known as Winterbloom, Witch hazel
The "witch" in the name originated in Middle English "wiche" from the Old English "wice" meaning pliable. Witch hazel was used as a synonym for wych elm.
Genus of 5 or 6 species of deciduous shrubs found in woods, woodland margins and on riverbanks in eastern Asia and North America.
H. virginiana, the North American witch hazel which blooms in autumn is the source of the popular astringent which was used widely by Native Americans.
Most garden cultivars are hybrids between the Chinese and Japanese species.
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DeciduousShrubs. Generally oval leaves.
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Tall ShrubFlowers 2-3cm (¾ to 1¼in) across with 4 narrow petals, in dense axillary clusters.
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Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their autumn colour and fragrant, spidery flowers. Effective in small groups.
Medicinal propertiesVarious distillates from the Virginian witch hazel are used medicinally for the astringent properties.
Pests & DiseasesHoney fungus, coral spot
Place of originEastern Asia, North America. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilWill also tolerate deep humus rich soils over chalk.Neutral to acid soil
Buy Varieties of HAMAMELIS
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Aphrodite'
spreading habit and deep orange flowers. Yellow autumn colour
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'
large yellow flowers in mid and late winter
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Aurora'
large fragrant bronzy-yellow flowers shading from red at the base to yellow at the tips
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Diane'
deep bronzy red
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Feuerzauber'
(syn. 'Firecracker'). Orange-red, lightly scented flowers
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Harry'
crinkled, yellow-orange flowers with subtle scent
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Jelena'
('Copper Beauty') - large coppery orange-red flowers
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Orange Beauty'
deep orange-yellow
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Pallida'
sulphur yellow with sweet scent
HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Rubin'
dark red flowers
HAMAMELIS japonica 'Brentry'
sulphur yellow strap-like flowers. Excellent autumn colour
HAMAMELIS mollis
citron-yellow, highly perfumed flowers
HAMAMELIS mollis 'Jermyns Gold'
sweetly scented golden-yellow flowers
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