Forsythia × intermedia 'Spectabilis'
With its vibrant display of golden-yellow flowers in early spring, 'Spectabilis' lives up to its name as one of the...
9 litre pot
£39.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
With its vibrant display of golden-yellow flowers in early spring, 'Spectabilis' lives up to its name as one of the showiest varieties of forsythia. This medium-sized deciduous shrub bears graceful, arching branches densely covered in bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers in March and April, providing a bold pop of colour when most other plants are still dormant. In addition to its ornamental springtime appeal, it also has autumn interest when its green leaves turn a complementary shade of yellow.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Forsythia × intermedia Spectabilis:
Prune/trim in late spring immediately after flowering, buds for the following year develop soon after flowering (check for nesting birds prior to cutting) and mulch with a thick layer of organic matter after this. Trim the hedge for form in late July or August.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
