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HAMAMELIS x intermedia 'Feuerzauber'
Commonly known as Winterbloom, Witch hazel
(syn. 'Firecracker'). Orange-red, lightly scented flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
H. japonica(Japan) x H. mollis(China) Syn. H. 'Magic Fire' and 'Fire Charm' -
Pests & Diseases
Honey fungus, coral spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousVariably margined, bright green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turning orange- and red-tinted in autumn
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Orange
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Red
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Obovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
Tall ShrubUpright when young becoming vase-shaped with maturity. Typical spidery flowers
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilWill also tolerate deep, humus-rich soil over chalk
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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