Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' ~ Jelena Witch Hazel

Jelena Witch Hazel is an upright spreading deciduous shrub with broad green leaves that turn orange-red in fall.  Fragrant clusters of branch hugging blazing coppery-orange flowers with ribbon petals bloom from late winter into spring before the foliage emerges.  Best bloom in full sun and moist, acidic, well-drained soils.   Type:  Shrub Origins: H. japonica and H. mollis Hybrid Height:  8' - 12' Spread:  8' - 12’ Spacing:  10’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Orange Season of Interest:  Spring ,Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly. Remove suckers to prevent spreading.  Watch for aphids, weevils, scale and miners.  Potential diseases include powdery mildew, and occasional leaf spot/rots. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Urban Garden, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Lenten Rose, Clematis, Redbud IMAGES: Meneerke bloem,