Hamamelis X Intermedia Aphrodite

2-3 Litre Pot

• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well drained
• Growth Rate:  Average
• Flowering Period: Winter
• Hardiness: H5
• Eventual Height: 2.5 – 4m
• Eventual Spread: 2.5 – 4m

The Aphrodite Hamamelis, also known as the Witch Hazel and a holder of the much coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, is a deciduous shrub that will add colour and elegance to any garden. With its beautiful, yellow, spider-like blooms that appear in Autumn and Winter, this plant is sure to be a showstopper in any landscape. Growing up to 4m in height, it is perfect for use as a specimen plant or in groupings. Its unique blooming time, which is when most other plants are dormant, makes it an excellent addition to any garden. Its leaves turn shades of yellow, orange and red in fall, creating an even more spectacular show. Adaptable to various soil types, it is also drought and deer resistant. Aphrodite Hamamelis can be planted in full sun or partial shade and will bring a touch of elegance and beauty to any garden.

History of Hamamelis Aphrodite

The genus Hamamelis, of which the Aphrodite is a part, is native to North America and Asia. The name Hamamelis derives from Greek and it means “together with fruit” referring to its characteristic of blooming and fruiting at the same time.  The Aphrodite Hamamelis has been used in gardens and landscapes for several decades and is appreciated for its Winter blooming and Autumn foliage colour, as well as its hardiness and adaptability. It’s been used in the floral industry, as well as in herbal medicine, due to its astringent properties.