Vernalis Witch Hazel Easy to Grow 'Ghost' thrives in USDA hardiness

'Ghost' thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8

By mid-summer the stems of buds emerge and transform into 3” fragrant red-orange double blooming flowers where deep reds flow out from a brighter orange halo

and 'Ghost' responds well to the incorporation of compost or aged manure into the planting area

though it performs best with protection from intense afternoon heat

Vernalis Witch Hazel Easy to Grow 'Ghost' thrives in USDA hardinessThe vernalis species Witch Hazel is native to the Ozark Mountains through Oklahoma and Louisiana. It offers a neat looking multi stemmed shape, excellent fall color, and tassel like winter blooms. Witch Hazel, or hamamelis, is an interesting plant, with enough cultivars in the family that is can be difficult to keep track of them all. This particular plant is not a cultivar and was field grown, so it can have a variety of flower colors from yellows to