East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle
Soil
Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
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). ‘Savill Starlight’ bears showy, ribbon-like yellow flowers in late winter, and has good autumn colour.
For best results, grow ‘Savill Starlight’ in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun to part shade.
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Hamamelis ‘Savill starlight’ and wildlife
Hamamelis ‘Savill starlight’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hamamelis ‘Savill starlight’ poisonous?
Hamamelis ‘Savill starlight’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Hamamelis 'Savill Starlight'
