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HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Aphrodite'

Commonly known as Winterbloom, Witch hazel

Fragrant deep orange flowers and good autumn colour
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    variably margined, bright green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turning yellow in autumn
  • Orange
  • Height
    4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Produces ginger-orange flowers on wide-spreading branches
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Aphrodite'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    H. japonica(Japan) x H. mollis(China)
    Pests & Diseases
    Honey fungus, coral spot
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    (see photos above)
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Will also tolerate deep, humus-rich soils over chalk
    Neutral to acid soil
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4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
 

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