Hamamelis vernalis Washington Park - Witch Hazel
Hamamelis vernalis Washington Park - Witch Hazel
Hamamelis vernalis Washington Park - Witch Hazel
Hamamelis x vernalis Washington Park
Witch Hazel
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Description
The 'Washington Park' Hamamelis vernalis is a variety of witch hazel, a deciduous shrub with a rather rounded habit. It catches everyone's attention between January and March with its clusters of deep red flowers that bloom on the bare branches. In autumn, its dark green, rounded and veined leaves go through a wide range of colours, from yellow to red. This variety brings the garden to life at a time when the cold seems to freeze everything, alongside winter-flowering shrubs or colourful autumn foliage. It does not exceed 3m (9 ft 10 in) in height and 4m (13 ft 1 in) in width.
Hamamelis vernalis Amethyst is a horticultural variety originating from the Washington Park Arboretum located in Seattle, USA, derived from the 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 watercourses. All these plants belong to the hamamelidaceae family, among which we find Loropetalum, liquidambars, and Persian parrotia. 'Amethyst' slowly forms a large, bushy, vigorous shrub with a rounded and branching habit, reaching an average of 2.50m (8 ft 2 in) in all directions at maturity. Its deciduous foliage is composed of oval leaves, 7 to 13cm (2.8 to 5.1 in) long and 7 to 13cm (2.8 to 5.1 in) wide, initially bronze in spring, becoming dark green-grey in summer, and then turning coppery orange and fiery 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 pale pink petals with lavender highlights, elongated and oddly wrinkled, twisted and almost claw-like.
The 'Washington Park' Hamamelis vernalis likes humus-rich, limestone-poor, moist, light, or even rocky soils. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade. Plant it on the edge of a woodland, in front of large trees, or in the back of a border alongside Heucheras, Daphnes, Pieris, and Sarcococca as well as the amazing Garrya elliptica James Roof, in warmer climates. It will also be magnificent in a border, combined with evergreen shrubs such as an autumn camellia or a Chimonanthus praecox. At its base, you can plant winter heathers, Japanese grass, or hellebores.
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Hamamelis
x vernalis
Washington Park
Hamamelidaceae
Witch Hazel
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
To fully appreciate the beauty of your Hamamelis vernalis 'Washington Park', plant it near your house so that it stands out against a dark background of evergreen foliage. A sunny exposure is preferred for better flowering, but not direct sunlight. Being sensitive to limestone, it should be grown in acidic soil enriched with compost as this variety prefers fairly fertile soils, or non-limestone soil enriched with leaf compost. Tip: Hamamelis dislike limestone soils, which they indicate by the summer yellowing of leaves and reduced flowering. To facilitate its establishment, incorporate ericaceous soil during planting. The soil 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 a limestone subsoil, should encourage the growth of the Hamamelis.
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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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