Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' (Witch Hazel)
Witch Hazel 'Jelena', Hamamelis x intermedia 'Copper Beauty', Witch Hazel 'Copper Beauty'
Deservedly one of the best Witch Hazels, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' is a vigorous deciduous shrub of vase-shaped habit with large, warm coppery orange flowers from late winter to early spring. Fragrant, each flower consists of 4 ribbon-like, crinkled, strap-shaped petals with a claret-red calyx. Clustered along the leafless branches, the flowers unfurl their spidery petals on mild days. But on cold days, they curl up again and nearly close up to prevent damage from freezing temperatures. The gracefully ascending branches sport broadly oval green leaves, which turn attractive shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 8-12 ft. tall and wide (240-360 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers organically rich, moist, acidic soils. Best flowering in full sun. Consistent moisture is best.
- Mass in mixed shrub borders for dramatic winter blooms. Great flowering shrub for cottage gardens, woodland gardens, or as a screen and hedge. Perfect as a specimen plant.
- Low maintenance, this plant is deer resistant. Keep an eye out for coral spot.
- Promptly remove any suckers to prevent spread.
- Prune in spring after flowering to control shape and size.
- Propagate by grafting.
- Hamamelis x intermedia is a hybrid of garden origin between Hamamelis japonica and Hamamelis mollis.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hamamelis - Witch Hazels |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' – 12' (240cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 8' – 12' (240cm – 3.6m) |
Spacing | 144" (360cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hamamelis - Witch Hazels |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Fall Winter |
Height | 8' – 12' (240cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 8' – 12' (240cm – 3.6m) |
Spacing | 144" (360cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |