2023-01-29 witch hazel

I like the chilly season; winter, the cold, the muted colours ... nevertheless every January I look forward when the witch hazel extends its delicate petals and begins to bloom. This is probably a hybrid between a Japanese and a Chinese witch hazel family. (Hamamelis intermedia of H. mollis and H. japonica). There are some plants I feel a special "connection". The witch hazel definitely is one of them.

[Joanne Diochon]

A lovely spot of winter colour.

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Corinne C]

Nice close up

[Jenny]

Interesting plant. Lovely capture

[Suzanne]

Excellent shot of harbinger of Spring.

[Junko Y]

Love the depth created by having the background witch hazel softly present. I'm in Japan now so I'll look around for some, too

[Kartia]

I’ve used witch hazel tonic for years but have never seen the plant. Looks enchanting.

[Helen Jane]

fascinating to examine the growth of this witch hazel.

[haskar]

Beautiful composition and dof.

[Dawn]

A nice composition and colour

[Kathy]

I like the curlicue of the blooms.

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful capture of the delicate flowers.

[Joy's Focus]

Lovely!

[Milanie]

Glad you reminded me - there's only one place I've seen witch hazel and I must go see if it's ready to bloom - love the smell.

[John Falconer]

Lovely closeup.