Forsythia Care and Propagation

The forsythia shrub is a very common sight in gardens all over the world and rightly so. It's bright yellow flowers give a splash of colour when few other shrubs are flowering.

The forsythia is a very hardy shrub and will stand almost total neglect. This is a great shrub for the beginner gardener and the expert gardener because given a little attention, a forsythia bush will reward you a thousand times.

They are adaptable to even the smallest or largest garden because they prune so easily.

Key Forsythia Facts

Botanical Name Forsythia x intermedia

Common Name Forsythia

Type Deciduous spring flowering shrub

Size
(after 5 years) Varies, approximately
2m x 2m
6.5ft x 6.5ft

Position Full sun but tolerates partial shade well

Soil Neutral

Hardy Very

Flower Yellow to orange

Foliage Green

Scent No

Season of
Interest March to late April in the area

Propagate Semi-ripe cuttings in mid July, click here for semi-ripe cutting article.

Forsythia can be grown as a stand alone specimen shrub or as a long-lasting and reasonably dense hedge. In either form it will stand the worst that your children can throw at it.

The picture above is of Forsythia x intermedia Lynwood

Which Variety of Forsythia?
Forsythia x intermedia Lynwood
This forsythia has a Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) and deservedly so. We rate it as the number one forsythia. It produces masses of bright yellow flowers from March to late April in the area. It is suitable as a hedge or a specimen plant and is fully hardy. The flowers are up to 4cm (1.5in) wide. It will reach a height / spread of 1.8m x 1.5m (6ft x 5ft) after five years.

It prefers full sun but will easily tolerate partial shade. If you are worried about water shortages or drought then this shrub must be top of your list. Plant in a fertile and well-drained soil.

Click here if you want buy Forsythia x intermedia Lynwood online in the UK.

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(how to care, plant and prune a forsythia)

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