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    Hamamelis vernalis 'Red Imp'

    Also Known As

    • Witch Hazel

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Hamamelis vernalis 'Red Imp' plant details

    Hamamelis vernalis 'Red Imp' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hamamelis vernalis 'Red Imp'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: hamamelidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, focal point, vase-shaped, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hamamelis vernalis 'Red Imp'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Named by Peter Dummer and Roy Lancaster at Hilliers Nursery, England in 1996. This plant has red crimped and twisted flowers in midwinter.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Hamamelis vernalis 'Red Imp' plant

    How to Grow Hamamelis vernalis 'Red Imp'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Angelly'

    aka Angelly Witch Hazel

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hamamelis x intermedia 'Angelly' flower by Dominicus Johannes Bergsma
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    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'

    aka Hamamelis 'Arnolds Promise', Hamamelis intermedia 'Arnold's Promise', Arnolds Promise Witch Hazel, Witch Hazel

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Carmine Red'

    aka Witch Hazel

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-18'

    Width: 15'-18'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hamamelis x intermedia 'Carmine Red' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane'

    aka Hamamelis 'Diane', Diane Witch Hazel

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' foliage by Lael's Moon Garden
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    Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop'

    aka Witch Hazel

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hamamelis mollis 'Boskoop' flower by Forestfarm
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