Get ready to welcome the vibrant bursts of spring with these early bloomers, the Forsythia. With their cheerful yellow flowers, these perennial shrubs can instantly elevate the charm of your home and garden. While they're generally low-maintenance, a little care can go a long way in ensuring your Forsythia remains a showstopper year after year.
For optimal growth, plant your Forsythia where it can bask in full sunlight. While it can tolerate partial shade, aim for at least six hours of sunshine daily to ensure abundant flowering. Insufficient sunlight might effect it's blooming potential.
Ensure your Forsythia is nestled in well-drained soil; excessively wet or marshy areas won't do it any favours. While regular watering is key to its growth, Forsythia can handle short periods of reduced watering.
To keep your Forsythia thriving, apply a balanced fertilizer every couple of months during spring and summer. But hold off on fertilizing during fall and winter months to avoid disrupting its natural cycle.
Regular pruning is essential to prevent Forsythia from becoming unruly and to maintain its desired shape. Wait until after the blooms fade in spring to prune, as Forsythia blooms on old wood. Pruning in late summer or fall can diminish next season's flower count.
Pssst... When Anna's Club members shop Forsythia in-store from now until Thursday April 18th, they'll receive 20% off!
