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Hamamelis 'Amethyst'

Name: Hamamelis 'Amethyst'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: FA1936.1
Price: 145.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Purple Witch Hazel

Bush, 150-180cm, 20L

£145

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Bush

Many stems low down

Despatched within 2-3 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 4m x 4m in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Description

Hamamelis 'Amethyst' is a large, bushy deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height and spread of around 4m. It features broad green leaves in spring, paired with striking purple-red witch hazel flowers. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow before shedding, followed by a second flowering on bare branches in winter. This shrub offers year-round interest and thrives in moist but well-drained soils, in a position with full sun to partial shade.

AKA: witch hazel 'Amethyst', Hamamelis vernalis 'Brotzman Puple', Hamamelis vernalis 'Purple Seedling', Hamamelis vernalis 'Amethyst'"

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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