Forsythia int. 'Spectabilis' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Border Forsythia 'Spectabilis' (Forsythia x intermedia) is an overhanging, picturesque shrub that produces dark yellow flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from April to May. The Border Forsythia 'Spectabilis' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque shrub * suitable for flowering hedges * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * deer resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Border Forsythia 'Spectabilis' are medium green, lanceolate, opposite, serrated. They are about 8 - 12 cm in size. Border Forsythia 'Spectabilis' is bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Border Forsythia 'Spectabilis' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Border Forsythia 'Spectabilis' is an overhanging, picturesque shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 25 - 35 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to May - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from May to June.

Care
Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Flower
The dark yellow flowers of Border Forsythia 'Spectabilis' appear in panicles from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, hedge, small/front garden, group planting

Root
Forsythia x intermedia 'Spectabilis' is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.