Show Off® Forsythia x intermedia
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
- Spring
- Summer
This plant is hardy in zones 5 - 8
Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
-
DETAILS
FEATURES
Bright yellow early spring flowers. Improved flower display compared to older varieties. Compact. Deer resistant. Good for cut displays.
Heat TolerantResists:DeerCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:60 - 72 Inches1.5m - 1.8mSpacing:60 - 72 Inches 1.5m - 1.8mSpread:60 - 72 Inches 1.5m - 1.8mFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:YellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunSunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SpringHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8aWater Category:AverageUses:Cut FlowerLandscapeUses Notes:An excellent specimen plant for mixed borders and foundations.
Maintenance Notes:Prefers a good loose soil, but will do well in any soil. pH adaptable and withstands city conditions and is air pollution tolerant. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering. Old stems can be removed or can be cut back to the ground. Shaping should be done at this time. Prefers medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.
Learn more: Forsythia Growing Guide
This little beauty will be a blast of early spring color from the ground up!
Show Off is not your typical forsythia! It is compact and full of blooms from the ground to the end of every stem. Older varieties can become out of control and often become victims of bad pruning; this little beauty will stay small so there is no need to prune. Now you can have a nice tight, compact forsythia hedge without doing any work! A real improvement over older varieties, Show Off is a very showy choice for the early spring garden.
Show Off® Forsythia x intermedia 'Mindor' USPP 19,321Puctures and Information Copied from Proven Winners