Hamamelis x intermedia 'Firecracker' Witch Hazel

Red Witch Hazel flowers on Hamamelis x intermedia 'Firecracker'

Orange-red flowers of Hamamelis x intermedia 'Firecracker'

Orange Autumn foliage on Hamamelis x intermedia 'Firecracker'

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Hamamelis x intermedia 'Firecracker'

Name: Hamamelis x intermedia 'Firecracker'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: HXI.B.10.8
Price: 50.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Key features

Final size 3 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Rounded green leaves turn red & orange in autumn

Flowers Red-orange flowers provide winter interest

Soil Suits moist, well-draining loam, clay and sandy soils

Description

Hamamelis intermedia Firecracker boasts attractive fiery coloured flowers that unfurl in January – February, beginning a rich red before turning more orange. Also known as Magic Fire or Feuerzauber, the colouful flowers of this Witch Hazel shrub make it a firm favourite for winter interest. It is also of great value to wildlife. Large, green foliage turns attractive shades of orange and red in the autumn.

When the leaves fall, it reveals the attractive arching, architectural form of the shrub. It is slightly more upright and stronger growing than other Hamamelis intermedia varieties, with a height and spread of 3 x 2 metres in 20 years. Hamamelis intermedia Firecracker requires a well drained, acid - neutral soil in sun or partial shade and can tolerate some exposure.

AKA Witch Hazel Firecracker, Red witch hazel shrub, Hamamelis intermedia Feuerzauber, Hamamelis intermedia Magic Fire

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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