Hamamelis x intermedia "Arnold Promise" fulfilling its promise
What a winter! Pounded by wave after wave of punishing cold temperatures since December, I've almost given up on seeing spring roll around. But my favourite (well, only) witch hazel in my backyard never gives up hope and throws off dozens of strangely-shaped and faintly sweet-smelling blooms year after year without complaint.
Hamamelis x intermedia hybrids are crosses between Japanese witch hazel (H. japonica) and Chinese witch hazel (H. mollis) and one of our earliest bloomers.Other popular cultivars include "Jelena", "Pallida" and "Diane" and worth the extra cost.
Why buy another rhodo when you can get one these guys/gals that have multi-season ornamental interest? (I ask rhetorically.)
While "Arnold Promise" usually blooms in late-February and early March for many of us in the Toronto area, we're definitely "behind schedule."
But, of course, it's nature's schedule, not ours.
Let's enjoy the show that will enfold soon!
While "Arnold Promise" usually blooms in late-February and early March for many of us in the Toronto area, we're definitely "behind schedule."
But, of course, it's nature's schedule, not ours.
Let's enjoy the show that will enfold soon!
 |
| Hamamelis x intermedia "Arnold Promise" witch hazel spring blooms |
 |
| "Arnold Promise" witchhazel Hamamelis x intermedia spring blooms |
 |
| "Arnold Promise" witch hazel Hamamelis x intermedia spring blooms |
 |
| Hamamelis x intermedia "Arnold Promise" witch hazel in my backyard |
No comments:
Post a Comment