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Forsythia Goldilocks

Scientific Name: Forsythia 'Courtacour'

Also Known As

  • Forsythia 'Goldilocks'
  • Goldilocks Forsythia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Forsythia Goldilocks plant details

Forsythia Goldilocks is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Forsythia Goldilocks

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Forsythia Goldilocks

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful dwarf shrub only reaches 2-3' with a somewhat wider spread. Bright golden-yellow flowers appear all along its stems from late-winter into spring, right when we need them! Summer brings dark-green foliage on this lovely rounded accent shrub. Developed in France where it is known as Boucle D'Or. S/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Forsythia Goldilocks plant

How to Grow Forsythia Goldilocks

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

See other plant types of Forsythia for your garden

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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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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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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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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aka Forsythia suspensa 'Sieboldii', Forsythia suspensa var. sieboldii, Weeping Forsythia

Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Forsythia suspensa flower, form by Kenpei
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