Up for sale Corylopsis willmottiae 'Spring Purple', Winter Hazel, grafted, BARE ROOT

Chinese winter hazel 'Spring Purple'. 'Spring Purple' is a large, spreading, deciduous shrub, to 5m in height, with broadly-oval leaves that are purple-tinged when young. Mature foliage is blue-green beneath and dark green above and may turn shades of orange and purple in autumn. Fragrant yellow flowers are borne, in drooping racemes to 8cm in length, on bare stems in spring.

Will grow in acidic soil in a shady position but may need some protection as late frosts can damage the flowers. Flower - Pale-yellow in Spring. Foliage - Flushed purple, Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn. Pruning group 1 immediately after flowering.

Payment must be received within 3 days after the purchase, then I ship the item. Shipping bare root plants with roots wrapped in wet wood shavings and plastic. Summer shipping (May to September) - in container with soil where it grows. Feel free to ask me any questions about this item. I am always glad to help you.