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Forsythia intermedia Spectabilis

Forsythia x intermedia Spectabilis

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The forsythia has settled well, but is currently languishing: I had to shelter it from direct sunlight as it was turning yellow and weakening. It seems to be picking up now; I hope it will start its growth next spring...

Kat, 17/09/2024

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Ornamental bush bearing numerous small bell-shaped flowers in a bright yellow color in March-April which appear before the foliage. This variety is one of the most floriferous. With branches literally covered with flowers, this will offer a true yellow lantern in your garden!
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Forsythia (x) intermedia 'Spectabilis' is an ornamental bush, one of the first to bloom after winter. It bears numerous small bell-shaped flowers in a bright yellow colour in March-April. They appear before the leaves, and this variety is one of the most floriferous, with its branches literally covered in flowers. This density offers a true yellow lantern in your garden!

A fast-growing bush, the 'Spectabilis' Forsythia can reach a height of 2.5m at maturity. It is a very hardy plant that originates from China and Japan.

Nicknamed the Paris Mimosa, the Forsythia can be grown both individually or grouped in flower beds, including alongside Abelia grandiflora, Smokebush, or with Mahonia or Mock Orange. It can be used as a flowering hedge as it branches quite low. You can also train it against a wall.

Its flowers can be cut. In early December cut a branch or two and put them in a vase, they will bloom in time for Christmas. The Forsythia (x) intermedia is a hybrid between the Forsythia suspensa and the Forsythia viridissima.

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Forsythia intermedia Spectabilis (Flowering) Flowering
Forsythia intermedia Spectabilis (Foliage) Foliage
Forsythia intermedia Spectabilis (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time March to April
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Forsythia

Species

x intermedia

Cultivar

Spectabilis

Family

Oleaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7816182

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Planting and care

The Forsythia intermedia Spectabilis enjoys a sunny exposure as well as partial shade. Place it in any rich and light soil, except for limestone soils. For the first 3 years a simple clean of any dead, thin or misplaced branches will suffice. Prune every 2 years after flowering to promote future flowerings.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Damp soil

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to June
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Damp soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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