RedCrocus Vernal Witchhazel Hamamelis vernalis- Fragrant Late Winter Blooming Shrub for Garden & Pollinator Gardens 3/4' h B&B

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.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; marg in-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Vernal Witchhazel Hamamelis vernalis Description This deciduous shrub features fragrant yellow blooms in late winter to early spring, offering vibrant color during the colder months. Its twisted, spidery flowers and upright habit make it a charming addition to woodland gardens and natural landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for border accents, shrub borders, naturalized areas, and winter flowering gardens. It also works well as a specimen or in pollinator-friendly plantings. Plant Details Botanical Name: Vernal Witchhazel Hamamelis vernalis Common Name: Vernal Witchhazel Size & Growth: Typically reaches 4-6 ft tall and wide with a rounded form. Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring (January - March) Growth Rate: Moderate, about 1 foot per year Light Requirements: Full sun to Part shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, early-season bees Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: None known Fragrant: Yes, light scent from flowers Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Ferns, hostas, woodland groundcovers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Select a site with good drainage and partial to full sun. Space plants 4-6 feet apart. Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutral, rich in organic matter Humidity: Tolerates average to moderate humidity Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged branches after flowering to maintain shape Winter Care: Mulch roots in colder zones; protect from harsh winter winds Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in nursery Fertilization: Apply a balanced shrub fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Prefers slightly acidic soil; avoid overwatering during dormancy Show more