Hamamelis

Witch hazels now come in a variety of warm and vibrant tones

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Hamamelis, or witch hazels, are a delight of the winter garden. Their sweetly fragrant, ribbon-like, four-petalled blooms that wreathe their bare branches are always guaranteed to welcome in the New Year over a number of weeks. These deciduous shrubs from the USA, China and Japan are also known for their striking orange, yellow and red autumn colours.