BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

SOLD OUT: Available summer 2012

Description

A sensational and popular witch hazel with lovely, scented sulphur yellow flowers that are borne in abundance in late winter and early spring. The leaves also have good yellow, orange and red autumn colour. This is a lovely specimen plant which is ideal for adding interest to a sunny winter border where its fragrance can be appreciated. Flowering twigs can be cut to perfume rooms in winter.

Hamamelis x  intermedia 'Pallida' is a vase-shaped, deciduous shrub or very small tree with flowers that give excellent late winter interest. Attractive leaves and  good autumn colour in October.

Supplied Size: 

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Hamamelis x intermedia 'Pallida' dislikes shallow, chalk soil and will not grow well in wet or waterlogged conditions.
• Hardiness: Hardy. As a young plant, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Pallida' may require protection from severe, late spring frosts once the young leaves have emerged in spring.
• Flowering Period: January - March.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large branching shrub.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft).
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

• Notes: In soils which may become wet in winter, it is a good idea to mound-plant Hamamelis to improve the drainage around the root system.

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