Spring is here!

[DougBidlack]

Steve,

I saw 'Arnold's Promise' in full flower at the Arnold Arboretum several years ago and I was sold.  It really is a great cultivar.  I'm thinking of planting the cultivar 'Jelena' at my home in Dighton, MA.  I've not seen it in person but some of the pictures look outstanding.  Do you have any thoughts on 'Jelena'?

Doug

[Steve Galehouse]

Doug-

'Jelena' is another real nice variety, with copper-colored flowers, as is 'Diane', which has nearly-red flowers. Both are hardy and have great Fall color. I've seen a lot of mislabeled plants of these cultivars(actually a lot of common and vernal witch-hazels labeled as these cultivars) in the nursery trade, so it's best to choose them when they are in bloom to be sure to get the right variety.

Steve

[DougBidlack]

Steve,

thanks for the additional info.  I think I've had at least a couple plants that were mislabeled.  Oh well, live and learn.

Doug