Hamamelis intermedia Diane
Product description
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' is a distinguished deciduous shrub, highly regarded for its exceptional winter flowering habit and structural elegance. This cultivar typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4 meters, exhibiting a spreading, vase-shaped habit that provides significant architectural interest in the garden landscape. The primary aesthetic feature of 'Diane' is its profusion of spider-like, coppery-red blossoms that emerge on bare branches from late January through March. These flowers possess a delicate, spicy fragrance and exhibit remarkable resilience to frost. Beyond its winter display, the foliage offers a sophisticated seasonal transition; the leaves emerge with a reddish-bronze hue, mature to a deep, lustrous green during the summer months, and conclude the season with a vibrant display of orange and crimson autumnal tones.
Cultivation and Site Requirements
To ensure optimal development and floriferousness, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' requires a position in full sun to partial shade, sheltered from harsh, desiccating winds. The species thrives in fertile, humus-rich, and slightly acidic soil that maintains consistent moisture while ensuring excellent drainage; it is intolerant of waterlogged conditions or extreme drought. Given its slow growth rate, minimal pruning is required, though any necessary structural maintenance should be performed immediately following the flowering period to avoid removing developing buds. The root system is sensitive to disturbance, therefore careful site selection at the time of planting is essential. Application of a balanced organic mulch around the base of the shrub is recommended to regulate soil temperature and preserve moisture levels throughout the growing season.
Specification
| Habit | krzewiasty |
| Target height | 3-4 m |
| Target width | 3-4 m |
| Growth rate | wzrost typowy dla gatunku |
| Color of leaves/needles | zielone, jesienią przebarwiają się na czerwono/pomarańczowo |
| Color of flowers | czerwone |
| Flowering month | luty - marzec |
| Position | słoneczne, półcieniste |
| Soil requirements | podłoże, próchniczne, przepuszczalne, umiarkowanie wilgotne, odczyn lekko kwaśny |
| Frost hardiness | -20 °C |
| Evergreen plant | nie |
| Use | parki, ogrody przydomowe, soliter |
| Additional information | Odmiana wielokrotnie nagradzana na wystawach, a także przez Brytyjskie Królewskie Towarzystwo Ogrodnicze (Royal Horticulture Society) nagrodami Award of Merit w 1969 roku oraz Award of Garden Merit w 1984 roku. |
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