Forsythia - hardy and easy to care for
Most of the forsythia varieties are absolutely hardy and easy-care. Few exceptions need a little more care.
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The colors vary from very light yellow to deep golden flowers. Some varieties are very popular because of their scent.
Small overview of popular forsythia varieties
| Surname | Height | Growth width | Flower color | Heyday | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold rush | up to 3 meters | 2 - 3 meters | Yellow, large flowers | Early March to April | very long leaves |
| Spectabilis | up to 3 meters | up to 3 meters | bright yellow | Late March to May | beautiful foliage color |
| Mini gold | up to 1.5 meters | up to 1.3 meters | Golden yellow | March to May | Dwarf variety / bucket suitable |
| Lynwood | up to 3 meters | up to 2 meters | bright yellow | March to May | |
| Mikador | up to 1 meter | up to 1 meter | yellow | March to May | Dwarf variety, very compact |
| Weekend | up to 2.5 meters | up to 2 meters | Golden yellow | March to May | |
| Beatrix Farrand | up to 3 meters | up to 2 meters | Dark yellow | March to May | Flowers are fertilized |
| Gold magic | up to 2 meters | up to 2 meters | Golden yellow | March to May | fragrant flowers |
| Spring Glory | up to 3 meters | up to 2.5 meters | Light yellow | March to May | very large flowers |
| Tetra Gold | up to 1.5 meters | up to 1.5 meters | Deep yellow | March to April | Dwarf variety, compact |
| Snow Forsythia | up to 1.5 meters | up to 1.5 meters | White | March to April | Dwarf variety, needs winter protection |
Forsythia variety for natural gardens
The vast majority of the Forsythia cultivars does not produce any fertile flowers. They do not produce stamens or nectar.
For natural gardens you should therefore plant “Beatrix Farrand”. This strain is liked by Bees and other insects.
White forsythia
The “Schneeforsythia” variety, which has white flowers, is a specialty. This strain is not as robust and needs winter protection.
Tips & Tricks
For small gardenswho care in tubs or as bonsai dwarf varieties are well suited. They are much more compact than the larger varieties and do not take up as much space.
