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Hamamelis x intermedia
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Genus: Hamamelis
Species: x intermedia
Common name: Witch hazel
Hamamelis x intermedia
Cold crisp winters days were made for Hamamelis x intermedia. The flowers are predominantly bright yellow and these contrast perfectly against the clear sharp blues of a sunny winter sky.
The flowers are not the usual cup or saucer shaped collection of petals sported by most shrubs. Instead, a rather spidery collection of thin strip-like and crimped petals adorn bare branches. Add to this a strong yet sweet winter scent and we have a perennial favourite amongst winter performers.
As if this wasn't good enough already, the leaves, not to be outdone, put on their own brilliant performance of autumn colour.
where to plant Hamamelis x intermedia
Whilst generally considered to be shrub, Hamamelis x intermedia makes a suitable small tree alternative in a small garden because of it's upright vase-like shape and ultimate size of around 4m.
Happy in acidic to neutral well drained but moist soils Hamamelis x intermedia may be positioned in full sun or partial shade. However, since Witch Hazels look best in winter, a location in full sun where it can be seen clearly from the house is by far the best position.
Hamamelis x intermedia planting combinations
A number of cultivated forms of this Hamamelis exist sporting ever larger flowers or a wider range of colours. Arguably the yellow forms are the best, bringing the brightest cheer to an otherwise dull time of year.
If, however, you are creating an area of focus you might want to look at a range of early spring bulbs which will love the light open ground below these Witch hazels. My particular favourites are hardy Cyclamens which will be in flower as early as the Hamamelis are are equally as long lasting.
Hamamelis x intermedia at a glance
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