BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An unusual selected form, Hamamelis vernalis 'Lombard's Weeping' has a spreading habit and gracefully weeping branches covered with dainty reddish-purple, scented flowers in late winter or spring. A smaller witch hazel than the other cultivars listed here due to its pendulous branches.

Features

• Common name: Weeping Witch Hazel
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Hamamelis vernalis 'Lombard's Weeping' dislikes shallow, chalk soil and will not grow well in wet or waterlogged conditions.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. As a young plant, Hamamelis vernalis 'Lombard's Weeping' may require protection from severe, late spring frosts once the young leaves have emerged in spring.
• Flowering Period: January - March.
• Flower Colour: Purple-red
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized weeping shrub.
• Height: 2 m (6 ft).
• Spread: 2.5 m (8 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.
• Supplied Size: 3L containers (young plants only)