1 / 4Key characteristics
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Height
- 6 to 8 feet
- Width
- 6 to 8 feet
- Flower color
- Coppery-red petals with purple-red calyx
- 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
Shrubs
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Hiltingbury'
Hiltingbury Witch Hazel
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Hiltingbury' is a deciduous shrub that blooms from mid to late winter, displaying clusters of coppery-orange to red, spidery flowers on its bare stems. These mildly fragrant blossoms, each with four narrow, ribbon-like petals, add vibrant color to the winter landscape.
Originating as a seedling of Hamamelis japonica var. flavopurpurascens, 'Hiltingbury' was raised by Hillier Nurseries in the United Kingdom before 1945.
Works well in
- Sun Gardens
- Fragrant Gardens
- Winter Interest
- Woodland Gardens
Companion plants
Thyme · Switch grasses · Catmint · Penstemons · Coreopsis · Blanket flower
Design tip
The compact, rounded habit makes ‘Hiltingbury’ easier to accommodate than larger witch hazels. Use it where space is more limited, allowing its coppery-red winter flowers and warm autumn foliage to provide seasonal interest without overwhelming nearby plantings.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Washington Park Arboretum.
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