border forsythia
Forsythia intermedia 'Variegata'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,white
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Border Forsythia should be watered deeply and regularly to ensure optimal growth. In general, the plant should be watered once or twice a week during the summer months. During the winter months, water should be reduced to once every 2 to 4 weeks, as the weather is cooler and the plant is dormant. When watering, soak the soil thoroughly and then allow it to dry slightly before watering again. This will help the root system develop deeper into the soil and help to promote stronger plants.
sunlight
Border forsythia (Forsythia intermedia 'Variegata') should receive full sunlight for at least 4-6 hours each day, preferably in the mornings. To ensure your plant grows strongest, it is ideal to provide as much sunlight as possible throughout the day. However, when temperatures become high, afternoon sunlight can be too intense, so providing some afternoon shade may be beneficial to protect your Border Forsythia.
pruning
The best time to prune border forsythia (Forsythia intermedia 'Variegata') is in late winter or early spring, after any flowers have faded. Prune away any old, thin stems that are not flowering and shorten or remove branches if necessary. About 1/3 of the old growth should be removed in order to encourage new, healthy growth. Be sure to use clean, sharp pruning shears and make sure to prune the stems to a healthy bud or leaf.
