Hamamelis intermedia Westerstede - Witch Hazel
Hamamelis intermedia Westerstede - Witch Hazel
Hamamelis x intermedia Westerstede
Witch Hazel
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Description
The Hamamelis x intermedia Westerstede, also known as the Witch Hazel, stands out from other hybrid witch hazels primarily due to its strongly spreading habit, resembling the shape of a large cup when the bush is mature. Vigorous, this variety is also one of the last to flower in the garden, but with a beautiful generosity. Its lightly scented flowering is a very bright yellow. It is also appreciated for its beautiful colours at the end of the season. This bush brightens up autumn and puts an end to the gloomy days. Plant it alongside other winter-flowering shrubs to create a timeless tableau!
The Hamamelis (x) intermedia 'Westerstede' is a horticultural variety obtained in Germany around 1977. It belongs to a group of cultivars resulting from the cross-breeding between Hamamelis japonica and H. mollis, respectively from Japan and China. All these plants belong to the family of witch hazels, which also includes Loropetalum, Liquidambar, and Persian ironwood, all of which consistently display foliage in fantastic colours. 'Westerstede' slowly forms a large, vigorous bush with an upright habit during its youth, then strongly spreading, with ascending branches, reaching approximately 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in) in all directions at maturity. Its deciduous foliage in winter is composed of ovate, slightly shiny leaves, initially yellowish-green with bronze highlights in spring, becoming dark green in summer, and then turning dark yellow, bronze, and orange in autumn, filling the garden with warm tones before falling. Its flowers, unfortunately, have little fragrance, but they delight with their abundance. They appear on bare branches during the months of February and March, composed of numerous elongated, curiously crumpled petals, almost claw-like like witch fingers. They are visited by the first bumblebees and bees in search of nectar.
The Hamamelis intermedia 'Westerstede' likes humus-rich, low-limestone, consistently moist, and light soils. It will thrive in partial shade. Plant it on the edge of a woodland, at the edge of a grove of tall trees, or alongside dogwoods (Cornus mas, Cornus officinalis), Daphnes, and Sarcococca. It will also look magnificent in a border, paired with evergreen shrubs like an autumn camellia or a large rhododendron. At its base, you can plant winter heathers, heucheras, or even hellebores, for example.
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Hamamelis
x intermedia
Westerstede
Hamamelidaceae
Witch Hazel
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
To fully enjoy the beauty of your Hamamelis intermedia Westerstede, plant it near your house so that it stands out against a dark backdrop of evergreen foliage. A partially shaded exposure is preferred over scorching sun. It should be grown in acidic soil (peat soil), or at least in non-limestone soil enriched with leaf compost.
Tips: Hamamelis are sensitive to alkaline soils, which is indicated by the summer yellowing of its leaves and reduced flowering. To facilitate its establishment, incorporate peat soil during planting. The soil should remain moist, even in summer. Mulching around the plant will help maintain freshness.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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