Witch Hazel ‘Diane’.

Witch Hazel Diane (Hamamelis x intermedia Diane)

Witch Hazel ‘Diane’ is a broad-crowned deciduous shrub, but more compact than some, remaining generally pest-free.
It displays broad ovate or rounded leaves, which initially emerge as green, before slowly turning into brilliant shades of red and yellow from late Summer, right through, until mid to late autumn.

Witch Hazel ‘Diane’ is a winter-flowering shrub, which produces dense clusters of slightly scented, red to copper-red flowers in mid and late winter.
Each of its flower consists of ribbon-like, crinkled, strap-shaped petals with claret bases and a purple-red calyx.

It enjoys a sheltered site, in well drained, acid to neutral soil in your garden. It can be sown in full sun or partial shade and in its early years can be planted in a large pot.
Slow growing; when fully mature it can achieve a height of 2.5m (8ft) with a spread of some 3m (10ft).

To obtain most joy from this most attractive of shrubs, position same close to a window, if possible, where early or late sun can reflect its light through its amazing foliage.

This shrub can currently be obtained from O’Driscoll’s Garden Centre here on Mill Road in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, latter the home of truly rare trees and shrubs.