Diane Witch Hazel is an upright spreading deciduous shrub with broad green leaves that transitions through yellow to red in fall. Fragrant clusters of branch hugging blazing coppery-red flowers with ribbon petals bloom from late winter into spring before the foliage emerges. Best bloom in full sun and moist, acidic, well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
H. japonica and H. mollis Hybrid |
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Height: |
8' - 12' |
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Spread: |
10' - 15’ |
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Spacing: |
12’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Remove suckers to prevent spreading. Watch for aphids, weevils, scale and miners. Potential diseases include powdery mildew, and occasional leaf spot/rots.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Urban Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lenten Rose, Clematis, Redbud
IMAGES: Photoset by OSU Landscape Plants, Hamamelis × intermedia 'Diane', (2) Rasbak, Hamamelis intermedia 'Diane', CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
