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Forsythia x intermedia Spectabilis

Showy Forsythia

Masses of yellow flowers cover this fast-growing shrub which is suitable for hedging. The green foliage appears after the blooms and will take on a dull purple fall colour.

  • »  Golden-yellow flowers appear before the leaves
  • »  Green leaves turn to a dull purple in the fall
  • »  Upright, rounded, vase-shaped
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

3gal
$39.00
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5b
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Multi-stem/Clump form
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Forsythia x intermedia 'Spectabilis'

Forsythia tolerate a wide variety of soil types and are grow best in sunny locations. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure next season's show.