Species witch hazel
clusters of reddish-orange, small flowers on woody, brown stems

witch hazel

Hamamelis 'Danny'

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis 'Danny') is a playful, eye-catching shrub that will add a bit of drama to your garden. It's easy to grow and maintain, and its large clusters of fragrant yellow flowers bring a cheery touch of colour to late summer and autumn. The broad, glossy leaves turn shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn, and once the flowers have faded, the woody seedpods give a rustic charm perfect for any landscape. With its attractive foliage, long blooming season and taproot resistant to drought, Witch Hazel 'Danny' is an amazing shrub for any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Red Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Witch hazel should be watered frequently during the active growing season, which is from spring to late fall. Generally, keep the soil lightly moist throughout the active growing season, but never allow it to dry out completely. During the winter, reduce watering to monthly, and reduce further in the spring and summer, when more frequent rain usually falls. In other words, water only when the top inch of soil is dry.

sunlight

Witch hazel (Hamamelis 'Danny') prefers to grow in full sun to partial shade, and should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. When grown in partial shade, however, remember that witch hazel does best with some direct sun during the morning for at least 4 hours. The ideal time of day for witch hazel to receive its sunlight is early morning or late afternoon, both of which can improve its flowering.

pruning

Witch hazel, Hamamelis 'Danny', may be pruned yearly in early spring just before new growth begins. Depending on the size and shape of the shrub, shortening of long shoots should be done by cutting back to a lower branch or to the trunk. A general rule of thumb is to prune approximately 25% of the current season's growth. Be sure to remove any dead or broken branches at any time of year, but otherwise avoid pruning in summer and autumn. After a few years of annual pruning, the plant will respond with a more compact, vigorous form.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Witch hazel typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

Starts Flowering

Witch hazel typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

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