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    Forsythia suspensa

    Also Known As

    • Forsythia suspensa 'Sieboldii'
    • Forsythia suspensa var. sieboldii
    • Weeping Forsythia

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Forsythia suspensa plant details

    Forsythia suspensa is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Forsythia suspensa

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: cascading, cutting garden, fall color, serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Forsythia suspensa

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the most desirable blooms for cutting, you can bring spring into the house! This unique and fabulous fountain-like Forsythia has gracefully arching branches which create an eye-catching, mounding shrub 8' tall and 12' wide. Its lovely cascading/trailing branches are covered in bright golden-yellow flowers in spring. This is a wonderful addition to cottage gardens and the deer do not touch it! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Another lovely plant in a genus we didn't think we really liked. Shared with us by Marshall Olbrich of Western Hills fame, this diminutive species remains under 2' with a pendulous, weeping habit. They have under 1", narrow leaves and produce a lighter-than-usual yellow flower in great abundance anywhere from January through March. Ranks almost with Jasminum nudiflorum in suitability for spilling over walls or placement on banks. Sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy to -10 °F, USDA zone 6; zone 5 with protection. (Also known as Forsythia suspensa.) Oleaceae

    By: Cistus Nursery

    A marvelous specimen plant. Forsythias are one of the best selling shrubs and for good reason. Weeping forsythia is upright, arching, almost fountain-like with slender, long, trailing pendulous branches which distinguishes it from the species. It is a most graceful shrub and it can even be trained on an arbor to appear as a Forsythia vine reaching more than 10' tall or wide.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Forsythia suspensa plant

    How to Grow Forsythia suspensa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Forsythia for your garden

    Forsythia koreana 'Kumsum'

    aka Forsythia 'Kumsun', Forsythia koreana 'Kumsom', Forsythia koreana 'Kumson', Forsythia viridissima koreana, Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Kumson', Kumson Golden Bells, Kumson Korean Greenstem Forsythia, Variegated Korean Forsythia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Forsythia koreana 'Kumsum' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Forsythia x intermedia Golden Peep™ PP13050

    Scientific Name: Forsythia x intermedia 'Courdijau'

    aka Forsythia intermedia 'Golden Peep', Forsythia intermedia Golden Peep™, Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Peep', Courdijau Border Forsythia, Golden Peep Border Forsythia, Golden Peep Dwarf Forsythia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 18"-48"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Forsythia x intermedia Golden Peep™ PP13050 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf'

    aka Gold Leaf Border Forsythia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Forsythia x intermedia

    aka Border Forsythia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Forsythia x intermedia flower, foliage by JoJan
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    Forsythia 'Fiesta'

    aka Forsythia x 'Fiesta', Forsythia x intermedia 'Fiesta', Forsythia x intermedia 'Minigold Fiesta'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-7'

    Width: 7'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Forsythia 'Fiesta' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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