The forsythia most commonly kept as spring bloomers in our latitudes are a hybrid of F. suspensa and F. viridissima. There are now numerous breeds that differ in growth height and flower colors. Even a white forsythia can be planted in the garden.

The flowers of most forsythia varieties do not carry nectar

Forsythia - hardy and easy to care for

Most forsythia varieties are absolutely hardy and easy to care for. Only a few exceptions need a little more care.

The colors vary from very light yellow to deep golden flowers. Some varieties are very popular because of their fragrance.

Small overview of popular forsythia varieties

Surname growth 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
spectacle up to 3 meters up to 3 meters bright yellow late March to May nice foliage color
mini gold up to 1.5 meters up to 1.3 meters golden yellow March to May Dwarf variety / suitable for tubs
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
Beatrice 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 forsythia breeds do not form fertile flowers. They produce no stamens and no nectar.

For natural gardens you should therefore plant "Beatrix Farrand". This variety is popular with bees and other insects.

White forsythia

A special feature is the "Snow Forsythia" variety, which has white flowers. This variety is not so hardy and needs winter protection.

tips and tricks

Dwarf varieties are well suited for small gardens, care in tubs or as bonsai. They become much more compact than the larger varieties and don't take up as much space.

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