Forsythia

A spectacular shrub which produces masses of large, rich yellow flowers in early to mid-spring. The blooms appear before the leaves, covering the plant in a golden haze. Perfect for the garden border, as a specimen shrub or even as informal hedging.Position: full sun or light shadeSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: rich yellowHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: After flowering has finished, prune out one or two old main stems at the base. Thin out crowded shoots from the centre and cut back flowered shoots to a strong budGoes well with: Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill', Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer', Cornus mas, Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joy', Garrya elliptica, Galanthus nivalis, Narcissus 'Jenny'
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