HAMAMELIS mollis

Commonly known as Chinese witch hazel, Winterbloom

Citron-yellow, highly perfumed flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Variably margined, softly hairy, mid-green leaves 10-15cm (4-6in) long, turning yellow in autumn.
  • Yellow
  • Height
    4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Erect shrub. Spider-like flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across with 4 narrow petals in dense axillary clusters on bare branches
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

HAMAMELIS mollis

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Honey fungus, coral spot.
    Place of origin
    Western and western central China.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Very fragrant.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
    Neutral to acid soil
    Will also tolerate deep, humus-rich soils over chalk
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4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
 

Buy Varieties of HAMAMELIS mollis

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HAMAMELIS mollis 'Jermyns Gold'

HAMAMELIS mollis 'Jermyns Gold'

Chinese witch hazel, Winterbloom

sweetly scented golden-yellow flowers

 
Small
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
also Large
£75.00 each 

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