Hamamelis x intermedia 'Barmstedt Gold'

(Witch Hazel) A striking cultivar witch hazel which has brilliant, rich, golden-yellow flowers in great abundance over a long period in late winter and early spring. The leaves are dark green in spring / summer, turning shades of yellow and orange in autumn before falling.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Hamamelis x intermedia 'Barmstedt Gold' dislikes shallow, chalk soil and will not grow well in wet or waterlogged conditions.
• Hardiness: Hardy. As a young plant, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Barmstedt Gold' may require protection from severe, late spring frosts once the young leaves have emerged in spring.
• Flowering Period: January - March.
• Flower Colour: Golden-yellow
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Hamamelis x intermedia 'Barmstedt Gold' grows to be a large branching vase-shaped shrub.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft).
  • Spread: 3.5 m (12 ft).

• Notes: In soils which may become wet in winter, it is a good idea to mound-plant Hamamelis to improve the drainage around the root system.