Weeping forsythia.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous shrub

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

8 to 10 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 5 bis 8

Blütezeit

Early to mid spring

Pflege

Plant this shrub in a sunny spot to ensure the best flower production. Prune right after the flowers fade to keep the shape tidy and encourage new growth for next year. Watch for wilting leaves which might indicate the soil is too dry during the heat of summer.

Gießen

Water deeply once a week during dry spells to keep the roots hydrated.

Düngen

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring before the new growth starts.

Schneiden

Trim back the branches immediately after the spring flowering period ends.

Umtopfen

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years when it becomes root bound.

Boden

Well drained loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

-25 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 20 to 30 years

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non toxic but should not be consumed.

Kinder

The branches are sturdy and may pose a minor scratching risk if children play near them.

Kontaktallergene

Handling the stems may cause minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen is generally not a significant allergen.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not considered edible and ingestion may cause mild stomach upset.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Arching and drooping branch habit
• Bright yellow four petaled flowers
• Opposite simple or trifoliate leaves
• Lenticels visible on woody stems

Höhe

2 bis 3m

Breite

2 bis 3m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

yellow, 2 bis 3cm

Früchte

brown, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Forsythia gall — Causes round, woody growths on the stems that can weaken the plant.
• Leaf spot — Fungal infection causing dark spots on foliage during wet weather.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, layering

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

No special winter protection is needed as it is quite hardy. Mulch around the base to keep roots cool and moist.

Im Kübel

It can be grown in large containers, but it prefers being in the ground to reach its full potential.

Plant spring bulbs around the base to take advantage of the early season light before the shrub leaves out fully.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Osterglocke — They bloom at the same time and create a beautiful yellow color display.
• Muscari — The blue flowers provide a nice color contrast to the yellow Forsythia blooms.

Ähnliche Arten

• Forsythia x intermedia — It is a common hybrid with a more upright growth habit.

Botanisches

Familie

Oleaceae

Gattung

Forsythia

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

China

Artenschutz

This species is not of conservation concern.

It thrives in open, sunny slopes where its arching branches can easily root when they touch the ground.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

early season nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental shrub, erosion control, bank cover

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

When should I prune my Forsythia?

Prune immediately after the flowers fade to ensure you do not cut off next year's buds.

Why is my Forsythia not blooming?

It may have been pruned too late in the season or it is not receiving enough sunlight.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus is named after William Forsyth, a Scottish botanist and royal gardener. The species name suspensa describes the plant's pendulous or hanging branches.

Gut zu wissen

• It is one of the first shrubs to bloom in the spring.
• The name suspensa refers to its drooping, weeping habit.
• It is a traditional plant in many Asian gardens.