Hamamelis intermedia 'Rubin' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Witch hazel 'Ruby Glow' (Hamamelis x intermedia) is an upright, spreading large shrub that produces red flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from January to February. These produce brown fruits. They exude a light fragrance. The Witch hazel 'Ruby Glow' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hamamelis x intermedia 'Adonis'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * cannot be planted above ground

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Witch hazel 'Ruby Glow' are medium green, egg-shaped. They are about 10 - 15 cm in size. Witch hazel 'Ruby Glow' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Witch hazel 'Ruby Glow' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Witch hazel 'Ruby Glow' is an upright and spreading large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 4 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from October to November.

Care
This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

Flower
The red flowers appear from January to February. These are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, bee pasture

Root
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Ruby Glow' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.