greenstem forsythia
Forsythia viridissima 'Border Gem'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow-green Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Greenstem Forsythia should be watered when its soil is dry to the touch. Depending on the time of year, it may need to be watered every 7-14 days. Make sure to water slowly and evenly, until the water runs out of the drainage holes of the pot. Avoid overhead watering, as this can lead to disease. In the summer months, you may need to water more often to keep the soil moist.
sunlight
Greenstem Forsythia (Forsythia viridissima 'Border Gem') needs full sunlight for best growth and bloom production. It should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day. This plant is hardy and performs best when exposed to full sun during the beginning of spring when it starts flowering. In early summer, however, it should receive partial shade to prevent scorching of the foliage and flowers when temperatures are at their peak.
pruning
Greenstem forsythia (Forsythia viridissima 'Border Gem') should be pruned in the late winter or early spring while it is still dormant. Pruning is done to maintain a desired size and shape as well as to promote an abundant and long blooming period. Begin by removing any dead or diseased branches, then thin out crowded branches. This will help increase air circulation and allow more light to reach the interior of the plant. Prune back young forsythia stems that have occurred in the previous season by about 1 third. This will help bring the plant back into shape. For mature forsythia that have stopped blooming, wait until after flowering has ended and then cut the stems back by up to 1 third. This will encourage new growth and more blooms.
