Witch Hazel 'Pallida'
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Pallida'
Witch Hazel 'Pallida' is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or acid soil, flowering Jan, Feb.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 300 cm |
| Spread | 300 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 5a-8b, RHS H5 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 300 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 300 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 5a to 8b and rated H5 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, acid soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Witch Hazel 'Pallida''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Bugleto edge in front
- Summer Snowflaketo edge in front
- Winter heatherto edge in front
- English Hollyfor height behind it
- Japanese Flowering Dogwoodfor height behind it
- Ligulariato edge in front