The color may not be quite as intense. This is winter, for heaven's sake. To the valiant, all praise. Plus, there is a fragrance that would be glorious at any time of year, but is especially seductive right now. It is clear, clean and sweet, yet sensuous.
Eyes roll back in their sockets.
Meanwhile, outdoors this blessed hazel brings its form and fragrance to our landscapes. In fact, one of its endearing habits is the way it relaxes its ribbon-petals under a warm sun, then curls them up for protection against the chill of night, to be saved for later beauty. Hybridizing has increased petal size and colors somewhat. Others of the cross-breds may take on copperish hues. Many of the winter wonders are grafted on autumn's Hamamellis virginiana stock.