Forsythia, planting guide and care work

Forsythia is a genus of flowering plants in the Oleaceae family, native to East Asia and Southeast Europe. They are deciduous shrubs, with a height between 1-3 m. The tendrils have rough, gray-brown bark. The leaves are simple, oppositely arranged. They are deciduous, lanceolate, with a slightly serrated edge. They are green and become copper in autumn. Forsythia blooms in early spring before the leaves develop. The flowers are yellow, with a diameter of 3 cm. It is a decorative shrub with flowers, planted alone or in groups, in parks and gardens. It is also used in hedges.

Forsythia – hybrids and cultivars

The genus includes about 11 species, from which numerous hybrids have been obtained. One of the most common is Forsythia x intermedia, which includes the following cultivars:

‘Lynwood’ – with light yellow flowers, arranged evenly on the tendrils.

‘Spectabilis’ – it is more vigorous and has a higher resistance to frost.

‘Spring Glory’ – the flowers are abundant, intense yellow.

‘Karl Sax’ – it forms a thick bush and has increased resistance to frost.

‘Fiesta’ – the leaves have green edges and a light-colored center.

‘Evergold’ – the leaves remain yellow throughout the vegetative growth period.

Environmental conditions

Light. It prefers places with direct sunlight for optimal growth and abundant flowering, but it also tolerates partial shade.

Temperature. It has no specific temperature requirements, and in general, it is a frost-resistant hybrid.

Soil. It adapts easily to most soil types.

Watering

It does not require regular watering, because it is a drought-resistant plant.

Fertilization

During the growing and flowering period, a fertilizer for decorative shrubs can be administered.

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Pruning

Immediately after flowering, cleaning and shape correction cuts should be done.

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Pests

The most common pest of Forsythia is the citrus flatid planthopper.

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Planting

It can be done in spring or autumn, during the dormancy period, at temperatures above 5° C, if the soil is not frozen and there is no danger of frost. Make sure you buy the planting material from authorized nurseries.

Propagation

Forsythia can be multiplied through cuttings or layering.

  • cuttings are harvested from 1-year-old shoots, which must be rooted in early spring, in a special substrate.
  • in the case of layering, the mound technique is preferred.

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In addition:
  • it is one of the first outdoor decorative species to bloom in spring.
  • it is a plant that can withstand the polluted atmosphere of urban environments.
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