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Zone: 5AMETHYST WITCH HAZEL
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Amethyst', a standout variety of Witch Hazel, is celebrated for its rare and mesmerizing reddish-purple flowers that emerge in the heart of winter. Unlike the more common yellow or orange varieties, 'Amethyst' produces spidery, ribbon-like petals that release a soft, spicy fragrance when most of the garden is still dormant. These vibrant blooms cling to bare branches from late January through March, providing a critical nectar source for early-emerging pollinators. As the flowers fade, the tree develops broad, hazel-like green leaves that transition into a spectacular autumn display of fiery copper, gold, and scarlet, ensuring the plant offers multi-seasonal beauty in a compact, upright-spreading form.
'Amethyst' Witch Hazel thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining, acidic soil. While it can tolerate filtered light, planting it in a sunnier position will reward you with a more profuse floral display and more intense autumn colors. Avoid heavy clay or areas prone to standing water, as it prefers consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in deep, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH, choosing a location that provides full sun to partial shade. These shrubs prefer a site where the soil remains consistently moist, so provide regular water during the first few growing seasons until the root system is well established. Pruning should be minimal and performed immediately after flowering, focusing only on removing dead or crossing branches to maintain their natural, open form. Apply a generous layer of organic mulch around the root zone to stabilize soil temperature and conserve moisture, ensuring the material is kept away from the crown to prevent stem rot.
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