Hamamelis Ruby Glow, commonly known as Witch Hazel, is a captivating deciduous shrub renowned for its striking winter blooms and colourful foliage. This variety features clusters of deep ruby-red flowers with ribbon-like petals that emerge in late Winter to early Spring, providing a vibrant contrast against the bare branches. The blossoms are not only visually stunning but also emit a pleasant fragrance. Hamamelis ‘Ruby Glow’ typically grows to a height of 4 metres with a similar spread, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, woodland gardens, or as a focal point in mixed plantings.
Hamamelis Ruby Glow care
Plant the Hamamelis Ruby Glow in a sunny, partially shaded location of the garden with moist, well drained soils. Hardy to UK winters and known to be very low maintenance requiring minimal pruning and generally pest free. In spring simply prune any dead or damaged branches or any which begin to misshape the natural frame of the plant. Once pruned, apply a generous amount of good quality garden compost to the base of the plant.
