Chinese witch hazel
Common Name: Chinese witch hazel
Genus: Hamamelis
Species: mollis
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Dry
Height: 300cm
Spread: 300cm
Time to plant seeds: September to November
Flowering period:
December
to
February
The Chinese witch hazels are reliable and colourful winter flowering shrubs, very robust and hardy, thriving in sun or shade but preferring some shelter from strong cold winds during the flowering season. The blooms, spidery and arising directly from the shoots and branches, are sweetly fragrant and conspicuous. The basic species is a good choice for larger gardens, while varieties often have more colourful flowers. Varieties are usually grafted on H. virginiana and should be planted with the graft union above the soil level. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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