{"product_id":"hamamelis-intermedia-diane","title":"Hamamelis intermedia 'Diane'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHamamelis intermedia 'Diane' — Witch Hazel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who find the yellow witch hazels too familiar, \u003cstrong\u003eHamamelis intermedia 'Diane'\u003c\/strong\u003e offers something altogether more dramatic. One of the darkest and most striking witch hazels in cultivation, 'Diane' produces deep copper-red to burnt orange, ribbon-like flowers on bare winter branches — a brooding, richly coloured display that stands apart from the more common yellow-flowered forms and commands genuine attention in the winter garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCome autumn, 'Diane' surpasses even its winter performance: the broad, textured leaves turn to an extraordinary blaze of orange, scarlet, and crimson — among the most vivid autumn colour of any witch hazel cultivar, and a display that rivals the finest Japanese maples for sheer intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Hamamelis 'Diane'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep copper-red to burnt orange winter flowers — one of the darkest, most dramatic witch hazels available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant blooms on bare winter branches — a rich, spicy scent on cold winter air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional autumn foliage in orange, scarlet, and crimson — among the finest of any witch hazel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bold alternative to yellow-flowered forms — ideal for gardeners seeking richer, deeper winter colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit — a proven, long-lived performer in UK gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-growing and well-mannered — a worthy long-term investment for any premium planting scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic, humus-rich soil. Avoid shallow chalk or alkaline conditions. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Minimal pruning required — remove only dead or crossing branches immediately after flowering. Mulch annually to retain moisture and maintain soil acidity. Slow to establish but exceptionally long-lived and rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 litre pot","offer_id":57019468972407,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/Hamamelis_int_Diane.jpg?v=1779993231","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/hamamelis-intermedia-diane","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}