Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Aurora’
Witch Hazel - Hybrid - Aurora
A medium sized growing Witch Hazel boasting some of the largest flowers of all the Witch Hazels, up to 1 1/4″ long! The large flowers feature yellow petals with a hint of orange at the base and purple-red calyx. Flowers occur mid-to-late winter on bare stems and are strongly scented. Dark green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Growing as an upright vase to 10-12′ high and wide.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Introduced by J. H. M. van Heijningen in 1985.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Tolerant of various soils but prefers a well draining one, slightly acidic.
Maintenance: Selective trimming in spring right after the flowers have finished. Do not trim in fall, as flower buds have already been set.




