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Hamamelis vernalis Amethyst – Witch Hazel – LARGE
Hamamelis โ€Amethystโ€ is a jewel in the crown of the winter garden โ€“ a hardy shrub that promises to dazzle and delight in equal measure. Witch hazels have an exceptional reputation for putting on a show during the darkest and coldest months of the year and โ€Amethystโ€ ups the ante with its stand-out, ribbon-like, spidery flowers that feature vibrant shades of red, purple and pink: an uplifting treat at a time of year when intricate blooms can be few and far between.A top choice for injecting interest into winter borders, โ€Amethystโ€ heralds the arrival of a new year in style, with flowers bursting from naked stems in January and February. Pollinators may not be out in force in the depths of winter but insects that are on the wing will make a beeline for this witch hazelโ€s lightly fragrant blooms, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.Witch hazels are renowned for autumn colour, too, and deciduous โ€Amethyst&rsqu