29 Forsythia Spectabilis Extra

A bud sport of a particularly showy spectabilis form is widely marketed as f. Forsythia intermedia as its name suggests is a hybrid of f.

Annie S Gardening Corner April 2010

Forsythia spectabilis extra!!!

Forsythia x intermedia spectabilis forsythia spectabilis will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 5 10 years. Supplied as an extra large specimen plant in approx 10 12 litre containers full of buds and blooms in season. Mix one part garden or potting soil with one part natural compost. This cultivar has gained the royal.

Masses of pretty four petalled golden yellow flowers are borne on the bare branches from early march and into april with the bright green oval leaves. Water regularly weekly or more often in extreme heat. The organic material will provide extra nutrients to support your forsythia s fast growth rate. Plant in moist free draining soil in full sun or light shade.

The forsythia cultivar spectabilis is aptly named. A long established hybrid forsythia grown for its cheerful yellow spring blossom forsythia x intermedia spectabilis is a large vigorous fast growing deciduous shrub with an open upright vase shaped habit. Plants may not be as hardy as some of the newer cultivars but if in zone 5 with adequate snowcover you ll be well rewarded. Full sun partial shade hardiness.

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