Hamamelis x intermedia 'ORANGE PEEL'

Witch hazels are unusual shrubs that offer profuse flowering at times when everything else in the garden looks dull and far from cheerful. They grow into small trees or shrubs of an open vase shape, and thanks to its maximum size of about 3m they are ideal for even a small garden.

Orange Peel is a witch hazel variety with richer and more vivid shade of golden orange flowers, exactly like the name suggests. It is deep but bright, fantastic combination. The flowers are fringe-like and very fragrant, their perfume is strongly fruity with a little bit of spice. They come out in early February and last until March or even early April if the beginning of spring is not too hot. The leaves are deciduous, similar to hazel, rounded but larger, medium green in summer and bright golden orange and red in autumn. Dry leaves remain on the plant often until springtime.

Witch hazel hybrids are of garden-origin. They are a cross between Asian species h.japonica and h.mollis. Grow them in acid to neutral, moist but well drained soil. They don’t tolerate lime or hard pruning when older. Sunny location or light semi-shade is best. Fully hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5) but exposed sites are not recommended.

Last update 06-01-2017