East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle
Soil
Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Witch hazels are grown for their attractive flowers, which are produced in late winter and early spring, when most other plants are dormant. They do best in a slightly acidic soil but can cope with neutral soil, as long as it is enriched with organic matter and is well drained.
Hamamelis x intermedia hybrids are crosses between Japanese with hazel (Hamamelis japonica) and Chinese witch hazel (Hamamelis mollis).
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Strawberries and Cream' bears beautifully contrasting flowers, with yellow tips which deepen to a pinky-red towards the base. For best results grow Hamamelis x intermedia 'Strawberries and Cream' in fertile, moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil, in sun or partial shade. Remove crossing or diseased branches in early spring, and apply a mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant.
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Hamamelis ‘Strawberries and cream’ and wildlife
Hamamelis ‘Strawberries and cream’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hamamelis ‘Strawberries and cream’ poisonous?
Hamamelis ‘Strawberries and cream’ has no toxic effects reported.
