Abeliophyllum distichum
white forsythia
Masses of small, fragrant, star-shaped, occasionally pink-tinged white flowers in February and March followed by matt, dark green...
2 litre pot
£26.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Masses of small, fragrant, star-shaped, occasionally pink-tinged white flowers in February and March followed by matt, dark green leaves. This delightful, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub is perfect for a sunny mixed border. To fully appreciate the sweetly scented flowers plant in fertile, well-drained soil close to a warm house wall or path.
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
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Abeliophyllum distichum:
Prune after flowering in spring, cutting back some of the old wood to a vigorous side shoot and then apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant. Once established, after flowering in spring cut back every second or third flowered shoot to the base.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
