Show Off Forsythia is a deciduous shrub with an upright vase habit and medium green foliage. Dense clusters of bright yellow flowers bloom heavily in early spring completely coating the bare branches before its leaves are out. Flowers best in full sun and well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
5' - 6' |
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Spread: |
5' - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly-weekly or more in extreme heat. Unkempt growth may occur if shrub not regularly pruned after flowering. Propagate with stem cuttings. Some susceptibility to leaf spot and crown gall.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Urban Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Witch Hazel, Quince, Redbud
IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, Show Off®
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
