Yes, forsythia has a rather short bloom season. The shrub, while lovely in a branching sort of way, pretty much fades into the background most of the year. But, when it’s on, it’s ON. Masses of bright to golden yellow flowers clad the stems before they leaf out later in spring. This makes this the ideal late winter pick-me-up we all need during the February doldrums. We promise, when they bloom, it’s an Instagram moment in the making.
(Enjoy them inside too! It’s super simple to force branches of budding forsythia into brilliant blooms. Here’s how!)
Magical® Gold Forsythia
What: Extra large, golden-yellow flowers on medium-sized shrub. Zone: 5 – 8
When: Late winter to early spring
Best Feature: The big blooms fully cloak the plant for a lush look.
Springshine® Forsythia
What: One of the most compact Forsythia available. Zone: 4 – 9
When: Late winter to early spring
Best Feature: The small size is great for small gardens or as a low mass planting.
Keeping Forsythia Happy
- Easy to grow in average to poor, well-drained soils.
- Best flowering in full sun.
- Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.
- Tolerates periodic drought, when established.
- Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
- Prune to shape immediately after flowering.
Create a blizzard of late winter/early spring bloom!
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