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Forsythia

A harbinger of warmer days, this spring-flowering shrub teems with brilliant flowers before the leaves emerge. Combines well with spring-flowering bulbs and evergreens. Great as a hedge or screen, offset against a wall, or as a specimen. Prune every year after flowering.

Companion Plants

Lilac

Viburnum

Weigela

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Forsythia

  • Botanical name

    Forsythia

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    8' (2.4 m)

  • Habit

    Arching

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Apply mulch

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Riley J.'s collection
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