HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Rubin'
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HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Rubin'
Commonly known as Winterbloom, Witch hazel
Dark red flowers
Medium
£40.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
H. japonica(Japan) x H. mollis(China) -
Pests & Diseases
Honey fungus, coral spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousVariably margined, bright green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turning yellow in autumn
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Red
Dark red -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Ovate
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubVase-shaped shrub with ascending branches. Produces spider-shaped flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across with twisted and crimped petals and purple-red calcyes in dense, axillary clusters
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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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Neutral to acid soilWill also tolerate deep, humus-rich soils over chalk
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
4m (13ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hamamelis Growing Guide