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forsythia 'Fiesta'

Forsythia 'Fiesta' (v)

Drought Resistant

Genus: Forsythia
Family: Oleaceae

About this plant

a compact, small to medium sized shrub with leaves blotched bright lime-yellow and cream. Deep yellow flowers borne in early and mid spring

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in a range of soils including well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or greenwood cuttings in late spring or early summer

Pests

Birds may eat flower buds

Diseases

Forsythia gall or honey fungus may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years