Xela's Garden

Forsythia [B]

Common Name: Forsythia
Genus: Forsythia
Species: x intermedia
Cultivar: 'Spectabilis'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 300cm
Spread: 180cm
Time to take cuttings: November to February

The spring garden would be a much duller place without the bright yellow flowers of forsythia. F. x intermedia 'Spectabilis' is a vigorous variety that is covered in large deep yellow blooms in early to mid-spring. Plant in sun or partial shade, ideally in moist but well drained soil, although the plants are not very fussy. For the best blooms and to avoid your plant becoming a monster, cut back the branches that have flowered back to a pair of strong buds just after they have finished blooming.

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Reminders for this plant

Due over 15 years ago:

Prune

. For the best blooms and to avoid your plant becoming a monster, cut back the branches that have flowered back to a pair of strong buds just after they have finished blooming.

Due about 15 years ago:

Take cuttings

Time to take cuttings: November to February

Due over 14 years ago:

Prune

For the best blooms and to avoid your plant becoming a monster, cut back the branches that have flowered back to a pair of strong buds just after they have finished blooming.

Due about 14 years ago:

Take cuttings

Time to take cuttings: November to February

Due over 13 years ago:

Prune

cut back the branches that have flowered back to a pair of strong buds just after they have finished blooming.