Hamamelis aka witch hazel

I love these fragrant and unusual flowers which give a bit of bright colour at this time of the year. These are on a little bush in our friend's garden. It's called Hamamelis intermedia 'Robert' and she planted it in memory of her husband, and our friend, Bob.

[Richard Hickey]

Nice macro.

[Beryl Lloyd]

I have always fancied a Witch Hazel in my garden -- but as yet I have not got one - nice capture

[Sharon]

Interesting flower, great colours

[Richard Creese]

Lovely colour, what a strange flower.

[Pat Knowles]

Your flower Hazel & aren't you lucky to have the same name as this beauty.....that is so beautiful....I don't think I would have known this unless you said. Never seen those pink shoots like that before.

[Molly]

I've often wondered what this was called - thank you for that information! Lovely shot, especially the colours.

[Claire]

I do not think I have ever scene a witch hazel plant, I did use witch hazel way back when I was a teenager for acne. This is a very pretty flower, it looks like it has long tendrils

[Jill T.]

Very pretty colors and detail.

[Lee Shirley]

fine colours Hazel

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

This is a great macro, I know how tiny these flowers are. They are really beautiful thanks to your shot.

[What's for dessert?]

Interesting flower and great macro

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Oh my, what an interesting looking flower. Beautiful capture, Hazel.

[Brad Johnson]

I've never seen it before...how cool. Nice shot.

[Margaret Brown]

This is so pretty, such a nice splash of colour!

[Raye]

Magnificent macro, lovely capture! I appreciate the narrative! Thank you!

[Linda]

Really pretty and interesting flower! Nice detail and focus, also enjoyed reading the description.

[Christine]

Unusual flower

[Sandy]

Interesting looking plant.

[Ruby]

Nice shot

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Beautiful unusual flower and you caught the wonderful pink tones. Lovely fav!

[Ivan]

Nice close-up, Tina thinks ours (yellow) will flower soon.

[Hazel]

@ivan

I love them. I should have a trip to Mottisfont or Hilliers, especially the latter where they have hamamelis in huge mature bushes in several colours.

[Karin Hirsch]

Very lovely, not only a lovely plant but a good for healing wounds and sore skin

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful Hamamelis pic. Love those colors

[Hazel]

Many thanks for all your views and interest. Some of your comments started me thinking about this flower - see: http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/a-few-more/2014-01-14

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