Hamamelis x intermedia Orange Beauty, 3L
One of the botanical world's most amazing winter sights, the shrub Hamamelis x intermedia Orange Beauty produces hundreds of clumps of fragrant, ribbon-like orangey yellow blooms, which are tinted purple at the base. The effect of these flowers on the bare branches adds warmth and vibrancy to the winter garden.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height & Spread: 300cm (9ft 10in) x 300cm (9ft 10in) in 10-20 years
Features
One of the botanical world's most amazing winter sights, the shrub Hamamelis x intermedia Orange Beauty produces hundreds of clumps of fragrant, ribbon-like orangey yellow blooms, which are tinted purple at the base. The effect of these flowers on the bare branches adds warmth and vibrancy to the winter garden.
It is a relatively slow-growing deciduous plant but makes up for this with its wonderful autumnal show of richly coloured shades of foliage in red, orange and yellow.
Flowers: In mild snaps January - March
Hardy
- All fertile soil types (prefers slightly acidic)
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial shade
- Sheltered
Witch hazels are reliably pest and disease free. They do not require pruning other than removing crossing branches in early spring. Shelter from cold drying winds.
Delicate