Hamamelis × intermedia 'Jelena'
witch hazel
In winter, this vase-shaped, deciduous shrub has clusters of lightly scented, coppery-orange flowers clinging to bare twigs. In...
The ultimate hand warmer with copper-orange spiders in dark-centred clusters- they glow in winter light all along the bare stems
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Hamamelis × intermedia Jelena:
Please note:
GOES WELL WITH
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