Forsythia care guide
Forsythia
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7d
Water
🌿
365d
Feed
📏
200-300cm
Height
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H6
Hardy
About Forsythia
Forsythia is a popular deciduous shrub, widely grown in UK gardens for its vibrant display of yellow flowers in early spring, often heralding the end of winter. It's a robust and easy-to-grow plant, providing excellent seasonal interest before most other plants begin to leaf out. Its bright blooms offer a cheerful splash of colour in borders and as informal hedging.
Outdoor garden plant. Shrub. Typically flowers around Mar, Apr.
How to care for Forsythia
💧 Watering
Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first year after planting. Established plants are quite drought tolerant but benefit from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods.
🌿 Feeding
Apply a general-purpose granular fertiliser in early spring, or a layer of well-rotted compost around the base.
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