Witch-hazel flowers earlier than other plants and stays in bloom longer as well. Most perennial plants bloom for roughly two weeks, but witch-hazel does so for eight weeks or more. It first opens in winter, usually during a warm spell, but the flowers don?t die when the temperature drops back down. Instead, the ribbonlike petals curl up temporarily, and as soon as the temperature rises, they unfurl again Witch-hazels are described as small trees or large shrubs, and the various species and cultivars of the Hamamelis genus can range from 5 to 20 feet tall and are often just as wide. Grow witch-hazel alone as a specimen plant or in groups under a deciduous canopy along with early-spring bulbs and perennials. It does well planted amid a carpet of spring flowers like Crocus, Galanthus, Muscari, and Erythronium. Wherever you decide to grow it, witch-hazel is a worthy addition to the garden. A cross between Hamamelis mollis and H. japonica, this is the witch-hazel you are most likely to find in a nursery. Most hybrid cultivars grow 8 to 12 feet tall and bloom from January to March, including ?Diane?, which has rich red flowers, and ?Pallida?, a light-yellow-flowered option. My favorite is ?Jelena?, which has spectacular fall foliage, fragrant, multicolored flowers ranging from orange to dark copper, and a beautiful natural vase-shaped form. The specimen in the Rock Garden is particularly wonderful. No Shipping to Ak, Hi #liveplant #bareroot #starterplant #seedling #plant #SeedsForSale #PlantSeeds #GardenSeeds #OrganicSeeds #GrowYourOwn #SeedlingsForSale #HomeGardening #VegetableSeeds #FlowerSeeds #HerbSeeds #SeedsForSale #GardenSeeds #PlantSeeds #GrowYourOwnFood #OrganicSeeds #SeedStarter #HomeGardening #HerbSeeds #VegetableSeeds #FlowerSeeds #PlantsForSale #Houseplants #GardenPlants #IndoorPlants #OutdoorPlants #PlantLovers #Succulents #FloweringPlants #RarePlants #PlantParent #seeds #seed #home #garden #beautiful #tree #flower #rose #bonsai #liveplant #fruit #vegetable #usa #usaseller #blooming #winter #summer #cutting #bareroot #spring #gift #fall #autumn #shrub #herb #root #houseplant #bulbs #gardening #plants #usaseller #grafted #pot #seedling #starterplant #rooted #yard #grass #trailing #balcony #cutflowers #OrganicSeeds #HeirloomSeeds #VegetableSeeds #FlowerSeeds #HerbSeeds #FruitSeeds #GardenSeeds #SeedStarter Kits #RareSeeds #BulkSeeds #IndoorGardeningSeeds #SeedCatalog #SeedPacksforSale #SustainableSeeds #GreenhouseSeeds #Seed Suppliers #PlantingSeeds #HomeGardenSeeds