About
A large, upright shrub with rounded leaves turning yellow in autumn. The ornamental flowers, produced in mid- to late winter, have crinkled, yellow petals flushed red at the base, but are not perfumed.
About the genus
Hamamelis are deciduous shrubs with broadly ovate or rounded leaves, sometimes colouring well in autumn, and fragrant yellow to red flowers with 4 narrow petals, borne on the leafless branches in late winter and early spring, or in autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationBest in an open, sunny spot, avoiding exposed or windy positions, with well-drained, humus-rich acid or neutral soil. See hamamelis cultivation
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by budding, grafting or layering
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus, phytophthora root rot and powdery mildews