Forsythia Gold Rush

Forsythia ‘Gold Rush’

Why Buy Me?

• Brilliant early spring colour
• Compact, tidy habit
• Easy-care and very hardy

Growing Conditions

Light: Performs best in full sun for maximum flowering, but tolerates light shade. Reduced sunlight may result in fewer flowers.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil but is highly adaptable to most soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.

Exposure: Suitable for sheltered or exposed sites; very hardy and tolerant of cold conditions.

Drought Tolerance: Moderate; once established it copes well with short dry spells, though flowering is best with adequate moisture.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time: Best planted in autumn or spring to allow roots to establish before extreme temperatures.

Spacing: Space 1–1.5 metres (3–5 feet) apart depending on use and desired density.

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season. Established plants require minimal watering except during prolonged dry periods.

Fertilization: Apply a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring if needed, though forsythia generally thrives without feeding.

Mulching: Mulch in spring with organic matter to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering to avoid removing next year’s flower buds. Remove up to one-third of old stems at ground level to encourage vigorous new growth.

Propagation: Easily propagated from hardwood cuttings in autumn or softwood cuttings in early summer.
 

Seasonal Interest

Spring: Masses of bright golden-yellow flowers appear on bare stems in late winter to early spring, providing one of the earliest displays of colour.

Summer: Fresh green foliage creates a neat, compact shrub.

Autumn: Leaves may take on soft yellow tones before falling.

Winter: Deciduous; bare branches create structure in the garden.
 

Size & Habit

Height: 1.5–2 metres (5–6.5 feet)
Spread: 1.5–2 metres (5–6.5 feet)
Habit: Compact, upright to gently arching; more controlled than traditional forsythia varieties.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife: Early flowers provide an important nectar source for bees emerging in spring.

Garden Use: Ideal for mixed borders, informal hedging, spring displays, and as a specimen shrub.

Companion Plants: Looks excellent with spring bulbs, flowering quince (Chaenomeles), Viburnum, and early-flowering magnolias for layered seasonal interest.

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