Hamamelis vernalis Amethyst - Witch Hazel
Hamamelis vernalis Amethyst - Witch Hazel
Hamamelis vernalis Amethyst - Witch Hazel
Hamamelis x vernalis Amethyst
Witch Hazel
The plants arrived in a box that lacked bubble wrap. The witch hazel had a significant branch broken. I don't even know if the bush will regrow properly. Bergenias had a few missing leaves, but it's less important. In fairness, I must say that this is the first time this has happened. Deliveries had been perfect until now.
Roselyne , 23/04/2024
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Description
Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst' is a rare cultivated selection of Witch Hazel. This deciduous bush forms a large rounded bush that first captivates with its original and fragrant flowers, a slightly faded old pink to purple tone, so abundant that they almost cover its branches with fluffy sleeves in late winter. It once again captures attention in autumn, when its grey-green hazel foliage turns strongly scarlet, taking on a fantastic appearance. This beautiful variety will bring life to the dormant garden in the cold, planted alongside other winter-flowering shrubs or coloured autumn foliage.
Hamamelis vernalis Amethyst is a horticultural variety introduced in 2003 in the United States, derived from Hamamelis vernalis. The latter is a large stoloniferous shrub native to the centre of North America, specifically the Ozark Plateau, which covers the states of Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. It is found on rocky slopes along the edges of watercourses. All these plants belong to the hamamelidaceae family, among which we find Loropetalum, Liquidambar, and Persian Ironwood. 'Amethyst' slowly forms a large, vigorous, bushy shrub with a rounded and branched habit, reaching an average of 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) in all directions at maturity. Its deciduous foliage is composed of ovate leaves, 7 to 13 cm (2.8 to 5.1 in) long and 7 to 13 cm (2.8 to 5.1 in) wide, initially bronze in spring, becoming dark green-grey in summer, then turning coppery orange and flaming red in autumn. In this Amethyst variety, they persist on the branches for a long time before falling. Its fragrant flowers are just as delightful as its colourful foliage. They abound on the bare branches during the months of February and March, composed of elongated petals, a faded pink with lavender highlights, oddly wrinkled, twisted and almost claw-like.
Hamamelis vernalis Amethyst likes humus-rich, low-limestone, moist, light, or even rocky soils. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Plant it on the edge of woodland, in front of large trees, or in the back of a flower bed alongside Heuchera, Daphne, Pieris, Sarcococca, and the astonishing Garrya elliptica James Roof, in a milder climate. It will also be magnificent in a flower bed, associated with evergreen shrubs such as an autumn camellia or Chimonanthus praecox. At its base, you can plant winter heathers, Japanese grass, or hellebores.
Hamamelis vernalis Amethyst - Witch Hazel in pictures
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To fully enjoy the beauty of your Amethyst witch hazel, plant it near the house so that it stands out, against a dark background of evergreen foliage. A sunny location will promote better flowering, but not scorching sun. Being sensitive to limestone, it should be grown in ericaceous soil enriched with compost as this variety likes fairly fertile soils, or at the very least in non-limestone soil enriched with leaf compost. Tip: Witch hazels are sensitive to limestone, they indicate this by the summer yellowing of their leaves, and then by flowering less. To facilitate its establishment, incorporate ericaceous soil during planting. The soil in which it is planted should remain moist, even in summer. Mulching around the base of the plant will help maintain moisture. A sufficiently deep and humus-rich soil, even on limestone subsoil, will encourage the growth of the witch hazel.
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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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