Hybrid witch hazel with rich coppery-red flowers in mid-winter. The deepest-coloured of the commonly grown cultivars.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 5–8 | −28.9 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 5–8 | −23 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–3 | −15 °C to 0 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Flowers January–February — a mid-winter marker for the shortest fortnight of the year
- Red flowers are less visible against bare branches than yellow forms — best sited where backlit by low sun
- Red autumn leaf colour is a strong second display
- Needs winter chilling
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