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Hamamelis x intermedia

'Diane'


Diane Witch Hazel or Hamamelis




            Mike's Opinion

this is Mike

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A unique colour of a truly notable and worthwhile genus, worthy of inclusion in any garden.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Hamamelidaceae
Genus
Hamamelis
Species
x intermedia
Cultivar
'Diane'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)
-60 - (-5)
Height
2.5 - 4 m
Spread
2.5 - 4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
March
General Description
Large deciduous open habit shrub.
Landscape
Flower borders and low maintenance gardens.
Cultivation
Best grown in humus-rich soils.
Growth
Medium
ID Characteristic
Broad oval red leaves holding deep orange flowers.
Pests
Coral spot.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
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.
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