Description:
A deciduous shrub noted for its colorful yellow spring flowers appearing before the
foliage. All it requires is a sunny area and well-drained soil. It's
also a very easy plant to grow and transplants well. |
| Common Name: |
Forsythia, Border Forsythia, Golden Bell |
| Botanical
Name: |
Forsythia |
| Type: |
Deciduous shrub |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and will grow in dry soil
but prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soils with a pH of acidic to alkaline. (6.8-7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun to very light shade |
| Attributes: |
Good in container plantings, the border, as a specimen or ground cover and
for erosion control. |
| Pests: |
Few, if any |
| Diseases: |
none serious |
| Care: |
Prune after flowering to keep the plant
compact and to thin it out. Fertilize with Holly-tone or Plant-tone approximately April
1st, May 20th, July 4th, August 15th & October 30th. Keep granular fertilizers
off foliage and away from stems and trunks. Use 1/2 the recommended rate of
fertilizer for new plantings.
Planting Instructions: Trees & Shrubs |
| Varieties: |
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|
Forsythia
x 'Fiesta'
Fiesta Forsythia
zones 5a-8a
|
| Description: An upright, mounded shrub most noted for it's
compact size and variegated yellow and green foliage. It also features golden yellow
flowers in spring which appear before the foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated yellow and green, purple fall color |
| Height: |
2-3' |
| Spread: |
3-4' |
|
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Thank you to Spring Meadow Nursery for use of this image.
|
Forsythia
x intermedia 'Courdijau' ('Golden Peep'™)
Golden Peep Forsythia
zones 5-
|
| Description:
NEW FOR 2004! New from France! Golden Peep is a ball of gold in the spring.
Not only does it bear a dwarf habit but but it also has excellent compact
branching. The latest introduction in the Forsythia breeding program in the
INRA research station in Angers, France. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18"-30" |
| Spread: |
36" |
|
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|
Forsythia
x 'Courtasol' ('Gold Tide'®)
Gold Tide Forsythia
zones 5a-8a
|
| Description: 'Gold Tide' blooms heavier and has a better
shape than other Forsythia cultivars. Produces profuse golden yellow flowers in
April. A very fast grower that will benefit from an occasional thinning out.
You can do this by cutting off old wood at ground level. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Purple fall color |
| Height: |
18-36" |
| Spread: |
3-6' |
|
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|
Forsythia
x 'Courtacour' ('Goldilocks'®)
Goldilocks Forsythia
zones 5-8
|
| Description: A Forsythia unlike no other! The blooms on
Goldilocks are golden yellow and have the appearance of a Liatris spike! A true dwarf
good for borders, patios and containers. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-36" |
| Spread: |
24-36" |
|
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|
Forsythia
x intermedia 'Lynwood'
Forsythia, Border Forsythia, Golden Bell
zones 4a-8a
|
| Description: Also called 'Lynwood Gold'. An erect, fast
growing plant with brilliant deep yellow flowers on green foliage. Thin
occassionally by cutting off old wood at ground level. Transplants well.
|
| Bloom Color: |
Deep yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, purple fall color |
| Height: |
8-10' |
| Spread: |
10-12' |
|
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|
Forsythia
ovata 'Meadow Lark'
Meadow Lark Forsythia
zones 4a-7b
|
| Description: The hardiest of all Forsythias!! The bright
yellow flowers with buds hardy to -35°F!! Prune the flowers shoots near the
old wood as soon as the flowers fade. This pruning will keep the shrub neat and
compact. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6-9' |
| Spread: |
|
|
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|
Forsythia
x int. 'New Hampshire Gold'
Forsythia, Border Forsythia, Golden Bell
zones 3b-8a
|
| Description: A very hardy golden flowered variety with
handsome maroon foliage (shown). 'New Hampshire Gold' is a rapid grower that
transplants well and likes to be thinned occassionally but cutting off old wood at ground
level. |
| Bloom Color: |
Golden yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, purple and red fall color |
| Height: |
4-5' |
| Spread: |
4-5' |
|
Click on image to view larger sizeThank you to Miller Nursery
for image use
|
Forsythia
x 'Sunrise'
Sunrise Forsythia
zones 5-8
|
| Description: An excellent selection with an attractive mound
form that is more compact and usable than most Forsythia cultivars. Develops a
handsome maroon fall color. (See picture for 'New Hampshire Gold' |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, Maroon fall color |
| Height: |
5' |
| Spread: |
5' |
