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Forsythia Care and Propagation
The forsythia shrub is a very common sight
in gardens all over the world and rightly so. Its 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 thearea
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
Name:
Narender kumar
E-mail:
narenderkumar553@gmail.com
Date posted:
July 21, 2011 - 11:55 am
Message:
Dear sir,
I am from india & i want to buy some forysythia plant,may you suggest me from where i can buy it easily.
Thanking you
Narender
