<h4>You're browser does not support iFrames - here is an exerpt of the content</h4> <a href="http://gardenerstips.co.uk/blog/flowers/growing-witch-hazel/">Click here to read the article in full</a> <p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4349079626_ef72506de1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Witch Hazel or Hamamelis is a scented winter-flowering shrub. The spicy fragrance and spidery flowers in yellow, orange or red make it a must for the winter garden.</p> <h3>Where to Plant Witch Hazel</h3> <ul> <li> Do not plant young shrubs in a frost pocket even though plants are hardy.</li> <li> Witch Hazel like an open sunny position and need space to develop all be it slowly.</li> <li> Avoid exposed and windy positions.</li> <li> Clay soil needs improving with added humus and drainage.</li> <li> Acid or neutral soils are best but chlorotic yellow leaves can be treated and fed with chelated iron.</li> </ul> <h3>On Going Cultivation</h3> <ul> <li>Water young plants during dry spells.</li> <li>Propagation is from budding to root stock. It is difficult to grow from cuttings.</li> <li>Witch Hazel needs little pruning provided there is room to let them grow freely to their full size.</li> <li>Prune out any dead or damaged wood and any congested, crossing or weak shoots.</li> <li>Remove suckers in autumn as these will probably be from the rootstock plant.</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://apps.rhs.org.uk/rhsplantfinder/plantfinder2.asp?crit=hamamelis&Genus=Hamamelis"><strong>RHS Recommended Varieties</strong></a></p> <p><strong><em>H.</em> x <em>intermedia</em> ‘Diane’ AGM:</strong> The finest red flowered witch hazel. It has a long flowering period throughout midwinter and is lightly scented. Height 2.5m (8ft). Spread 3m (10ft).<span id="more-8405"></span><br /> <strong><em>H</em>. x <em>intermedia</em> ‘Jelena’ AGM:</strong> One of the best cultivars, unscented coppery orange flowers appear in early to mid-winter. Height 4m (13ft). Spread 4m (13ft).<br /> <strong><em>H</em>. x <em>intermedia</em> ‘Pallida’ AGM:</strong> Thought to be the best sulphur-yellow cultivar for garden use. Height 3m (10ft). Spread 4m (13ft).<br /> <strong><em>H</em>. <em>mollis</em> ‘Wisley Supreme’:</strong> Flowering in January, it has a good scent and bright yellow flowers. Height 3m (10ft). Spread 3m (10ft).<br /> <em><strong>H. virginiana</strong></em>: Bears yellow, scented flowers in mid-late autumn, rather than in winter. Height 4m (13ft). Spread 4m (13ft).</p> <p>For plants visit the <a href="http://www.witchhazelnursery.com/">Witch Hazel Nursery</a><br /> For 15 Uses of Witch <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/15-wonderful-uses-for-witch-hazel">Hazel see this link</a></p>
