Re: hamamelis

I just checked and we have two H. vernalis, Vernal Witch Hazel and one H. x
intermedia 'Ruby Glow', all of which seem to be doing fine here.
Kitty
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Zemuly Sanders" <zsanders@midsouth.rr.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] hamamelis


> Libby, I've been growing it for about five years -- just the common garden
> Hamamelis virginiana.  I got mine from Goodwin Creek Gardens in Oregon for
> $3.95, but I notice they've gone up to $4.95 now.  It came as a plug about
> 10" tall, but it has grown into a lovely shrub.  I really like this
nursery
> a lot.  It's completely organic, and the owners answer the phone when you
> call.  They are very helpful.  I've ordered lots of stuff from them and
have
> never had a problem.
> zem
> zone 7
> West TN
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Libby Valentine" <grdner03@yahoo.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:41 AM
> Subject: [CHAT] hamamelis
>
>
> > Anybody growing witch hazel? I have a spot I want to put one (but only
> > one right now, since they get to 12-20' over the years). I've been
> > reading up on them but can't find all the info I need on the varieties:
> > bloom time, fragrance, fall color, habit. I was looking at 'Diane' (red,
> > good fall color) and 'Arnold's Promise' (yellow, pops up frequently as
> > great cultivar). Both are Hamamelis x intermedia.
> >
> >
> > I think I'll end up getting it from ForestFarm since White Flower Farms
> > wants over $50 for one, but I'd appreciate learning of other sources if
> > anyone has gotten one elsewhere. Local nurseries here, if they have
> > them, have only Hamamelis virginiana, common witch hazel, which flowers
> > in December and suckers. Early spring flowering, fragrance, and more
> > upright habit (not too spreading) would be my top 3 criteria. And fall
> > color. Early spring flowering, fragrance, upright habit, and orange/red
> > fall color would be my top 4 criteria...
> >
> >
> > Any witch hazels out there?
> >
> > Libby
> > Maryland zone 6
> >
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