Hamamelis x intermedia 'Orange Peel' Tweet

Genus: Hamamelis

Common Name: Witch hazel 'Orange Peel'

Latin Name: Hamamelis x intermedia 'Orange Peel'

Variety: x intermedia 'Orange Peel'

Family Name: Hamemelidaceae

Plant Description:

A wonderful shrub for the garden giving two seasons of interest in the year. Its attractive, oval hazel-like leaves turn in autumn changing from yellow, through orange to red followed by clusters of orange flowers in mid to late winter. Borne in clusters on a delicate framework of branches, the sweetly scented papery orange petals fill the surrounding area with their fragrance. Its habit changes from upright to more gracefully spreading as it ages. An indispensable winter shrub. Plant one near a path to enjoy it to the full. It'll give you a blaze of autumn colour followed by spidery flowers on bare branches in winter.

Latin Name Explanation:

Hamamelis - The Greek name for a plant with pear shaped fruit. Hamamelis x intermedia hybrids are crosses between Japanese witch hazel (H. japonica) and Chinese witch hazel (H. mollis).

Preferred Aspect: Sun (partial shade)

Height: 4m after 5-10 years

Spread: 2.5m after 5-10 years

Form: Deciduous

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Grown Height: 4m after 5-10 years

Grown Spread: 2.5m after 5-10 years

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Likes Soil Type:

Clay
Clay Loam
Container Compost
Loam
Peaty
Sandy
Sandy Loam
Silty

Does not thrive in Soil Type:

Chalky

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Preferred Aspect: Sun (partial shade)

Primary Flower Colour: Orange

Primary Foliage Colour: Orange

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Planting Period

Pruning Period

Element of Interest:

Autumn Colour
Colour
Flower
Flowers & Leaves
Food Plant for Fauna
Shape - Adds Character to Your Garden
Shape & Colour
Spring Colour
Winter Colour


Likes PH: Acid - neutral

Does not thrive in PH:

Alkaline or Chalky

Moisture Level: Moist well drained soil

Growth Rate: Slow

After Care Required: Mulch with Organic Matter


Work Involved: Labour Saving

Fragrance: Slightly Scented

Suitable for Small Garden:

Does it need staking?:

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Specific Planting:

Witch Hazels will flourish in a good acid to neutral soil, not too heavy, with plenty of organic matter added in. They are extremely frost hardy but like the shelter provided by shrubs and high canopied trees. In an established, simply plant in a clear area, allowing room for the plant to grow. Dig a hole a little larger than the pot or root ball, and place the plant into the hole, so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fill in the remaining gaps, firming the soil as you go. To finish, water in well, and keep watering regularly until the plant has established. For planting in soil with poor fertility, dig the area intended for planting to the depth of a garden fork, removing any weeds as you go. Work in some garden compost or organic matter, and follow the instructions above for planting. To help the plant retain moisture, add a mulch to the surface around the plant. If planting into a lawn, remove a circle of grass 1 metre in diameter and thoroughly dig over the exposed soil. Work a bucket of garden compost into the soil and then remove enough to plant the root-ball into the soil ensuring that the top of the root-ball is level with the surface of the soil. Fill in the remaining gaps with the improved soil, firming well as you go. To finish, water in well and add a thin mulch to the surface.

Specific Care:

The most important stage in plant care is in establishing a good root system for the plant early on its life. By following the correct planting advice the plant will make a good start, but must be checked regularly for the first couple of years. If there are prolonged dry spells then water well, but be careful not to make the plant too dependent on your care. Also check for damage from rabbits, or other such animals that you may be prone to. Once the plant has established, applying an annual mulch, taking care not to bury the stem of the plant as it needs to breath. Follow the correct pruning procedures and it will give years of enjoyment.

Specific Feeding:

Little feeding is required, if it is planted in a border then it will benefit from an annual mulch, if planted in a lawn occasionally mulch the small circle of exposed soil at the base.

Propagation

Grafting
Softwood Cuttings for Clematis

There are more plants of the same Genus. If you would like to see them all please press 'Show All' button.

Hamamelis japonica 'Superba' Hamamelis japonica 'Zuccariniana' Hamamelis mollis Hamamelis mollis 'Coombe Wood' Hamamelis mollis 'Early Bright' Hamamelis mollis 'Early Bright' Hamamelis mollis 'Jermyns Gold' Hamamelis mollis 'Nyman's' Hamamelis mollis 'Wisley Supreme' Hamamelis vernalis 'Christmas Cheer'

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