Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Orange Beauty'
Orange Beauty Witch Hazel
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Height
- Up to 10 feet
- Width
- Up to 13 feet
- Flower color
- Orange-yellow petals with reddish-purple calyces
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Mid to late winter
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and butterflies
About this plant
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Orange Beauty' is a deciduous shrub that produces vibrant orange-yellow flowers with long, ribbon-like petals. These flowers bloom in late winter to early spring, typically from January to March, providing a burst of color during the colder months. The flowers are mildly fragrant, adding a pleasant scent to the winter garden, and are followed by rich, yellow to orange foliage in the fall, which enhances the plant's seasonal appeal.
This cultivar is a hybrid between Hamamelis japonica and Hamamelis mollis, developed to combine the best traits of both species, including an early bloom period and distinctive flower color. Known for its resilience and beautiful flowers, 'Orange Beauty' has become a popular choice for adding warmth and visual interest to winter gardens or larger landscapes.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Fragrant Gardens · Winter Interest · Woodland Gardens
Companion plants
Abelias · Tufted hair grass · Stonecrop · Coneflower · Agastache · Blazing star
Design tip
The warm orange-yellow flowers make ‘Orange Beauty’ especially effective for brightening the winter garden. Position it where low winter sunlight can illuminate the ribbon-like petals, emphasizing their color and delicate texture on the bare branches.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Washington Park Arboretum.
