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Forsythia

Forsythia x intermedia

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Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia)

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Bloom colours

gold

What actually matters with this one

Prune within a fortnight of the flowers fading, cutting a third of the oldest stems right out at the base.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 5-8
Height
2-3 m
Flowers
March to April
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.