- Botanical name: Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane'
- Common name: Witch hazel
- Family: Hamamelidaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Chinese witch hazels are reliable and colourful winter flowering shrubs, thriving in sun or shade but preferring shelter from strong winds during the flowering season. The spidery, fragrant and conspicuous blooms grow on bare branches, making Chinese witch hazels perfect for adding winter interest to the garden.
Hamamelis x intermedia is a cross between Chinese witch hazel (Hamamelis mollis) and Japanese witch hazel (Hamamelis japonica). Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ bears clusters of fragrant, copper-red flowers on bare twigs. In autumn its bright green leaves turn dramatic shades of yellow, orange and red before falling. It’s perfect for growing as the focal point of a sunny winter border or front garden, where its beauty can be fully appreciated. It makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results, grow Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun to part shade. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
How to grow Hamamelis 'Diane'
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Plant size
4m height
4m spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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O
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N
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Do not Prune in June |
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Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
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Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
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Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Hamamelis 'Diane' and wildlife
Hamamelis 'Diane' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hamamelis 'Diane' poisonous?
Hamamelis 'Diane' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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