Key features
Final size1.5m x 1.5m in 20 years
FoliageGreen leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)
FlowersSmall deep yellow flowers in spring
PositionPart shade to full shade
Description
Forsythia × intermedia ‘Minigold’ is a small, deciduous shrub with a compact habit, reaching an approximate height and spread of 1.5 meters. In early to mid-spring, it produces deep yellow flowers on bare branches before the leaves emerge, creating a striking contrast with the bark. In autumn, its foliage turns yellow, adding further seasonal interest. Forsythia × intermedia ‘Minigold’ thrives in moist but well-drained soil and grows best in a position of full sun or partial shade.
AKA: Forsythia × intermedia ‘Flojor’, Forsythia × intermedia ‘Mini Gold’
Planting Steps
1Preparation
- Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
- Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
- Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
- To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.
2Planting
- Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
- Ensure the top of the plant’s compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
- Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
- Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.
3Last Steps
- Water generously around the base of the plant.
- If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.
Aftercare Advice
Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.
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