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Corylopsis spicata

Common name: spike witch hazel

Cherish the sweet scent of this fragrant, yellow-blossomed shrub in your garden.

-10 to -15°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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A long-standing introduction to the UK from Japan in the 1860s and much loved for its fragrant, attractive yellow flowers borne from February to April each year. Corylopsis spicata blooms are said to have a similar fragrance to cowslips which why it is also known in some parts as the Cowslip Bush. Flowers are borne on the previous year’s stems and hang in racemes which are followed by red leaf shoots for further interest. Foliage emerges in spring and is held through to the first frosts – displaying beautiful autumnal shades of red and yellow prior to becoming dormant over winter. Corylopsis spicata will reach a height of 2.5m and spread up to 3 metres for a decorative, spreading habit. Plant in an acidic, moist, well-drained soil for best results – preferably with any aspect other than north facing, in partial sunshine. A hardy, deciduous shrub.
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Key Information
Latin Name Corylopsis spicata 1.5 litre pot
Common Name spike witch hazel
Hardiness H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Colour Yellow
Format 1.5 Litre Pots
Position Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 2.00 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 3.00
Soil Conditions Chalk Sand Clay
Soil Acidity Acid
Aspect East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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