Forsythia

Forsythia Care

Forsythia

What is the plant

Forsythias are a genus of deciduous flowering shrubs that belong to the olive family. These low-maintenance, fast-growing shrubs feature an upright, arching form. They are known for their long branches that fill with brilliant yellow blooms early in the spring. Forsythia flowers precede their leaves, which means you get a good look at the blooms with no foliage to block your view.Bees and butterflies love forsythia, and they provide a cheerful backdrop, border, or centerpiece for any yard. Some smaller forsythia varieties only stand a couple feet tall with a slightly wider spread while many of the larger varieties can reach around 10 feet in height and spread.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

5°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

min 6a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The bushes grow best in moderately moist soil, but they can handle some drought. Water new transplants regularly until they're established. And then only water if you have an extended period with no rainfall.
Fertilizer
Don't use fertilizer until your forsythia bush is about a year old and appears healthy. Then, spread about a cup of granular fertilizer at the shrub's base every few weeks in the spring and summer.
Sunlight
Forsythia bushes grow best with at least six hours of direct sun on most days. If your plant gets less sun than this, it might not produce as many flowers.

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Soil
Forsythias prefer loose, well-draining soil. However, these tough plants show some tolerance for clay soil, too.
Temperature
Forsythias prefer slightly humid climates. If it's too dry they might not flower, and if it's too moist they might wilt. They're happiest when the temperature is between 55 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but they're fairly hardy in colder temperatures. However, if the temperature falls below minus5 degrees Fahrenheit over the winter, the plant could lose its flower buds for the coming spring.
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