Hamamelis vernalis ‘Purple Ribbons’

Description

‘Purple Ribbons’ is a medium-sized shrub or small tree with a round habit. Leaves are initially light green changing to a dark green then to yellow-orange in the fall. Fragrant, lavender-purple flowers are freely produced in very early spring. These beautiful blooms of wavy ribbon-like petals are held over an extended period of time. As the leaves develop the flowers fade, followed by inconspicuous woody seed capsules.

Prune after flowering in the spring to control shape and size if desired. Pleasing yellow-orange leaf color in fall.

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flowering is in full sun. Prefers moist, acidic, organically rich soils.