Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' (Diane Witch Hazel or Hamamelis)
Michael's Opinion
A unique colour of a truly notable and worthwhile genus, worthy of inclusion in any garden.
Botanical Information
Family | Hamamelidaceae |
Genus | Hamamelis |
Species | x intermedia |
Cultivar | 'Diane' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | March |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Large deciduous open habit shrub. |
ID Characteristic | Broad oval red leaves holding deep orange flowers. |
Landscape | Flower borders and low maintenance gardens. |
Propagation | The plant can be propagated through softwood cuttings, or it can be grafted in the winter. When propagating via softwood cuttings, keep cuttings moist for 8-10 weeks, with bottom heat of 20 °C either under mist or in a high humidity environment until well rooted, transplant into individual containers to grow on. Otherwise, grafting takes place onto the rootstock of Hamamelis virginiana. |
Cultivation | Best grown in humus-rich soils. |
Pests | Coral spot. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |