Professional Growing Information I planted a bush this early spring as soon as they came out in the garden centers. It was loaded with blooms but the size was a little small. It didn’t bloom for long after I got it in the ground, I’m guessing because of transplant shock since we have heavy clay soil. It has put in a lot of growth though, I would say the shortest branch has grown at least 6 inches and the longer ones are closer to 10 inches. I have been pretty pleased so far. I have it 4 stars only because of the blooms not lasting as long as I had hoped but realize that it is likely because of me and my ground and not the fault of PW and their plant itself. I will update if something happens to it over the winter.
Show Off® Forsythia x intermedia
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 5' - 6'
Spread: 5' - 6'
Height: 1.5m - 1.8m
Spread: 1.5m - 1.8m
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Details
60 - 72 Inches60 - 72 Inches60 - 72 Inches1.5m - 1.8m1.5m - 1.8m1.5m - 1.8mFeatures
Bright yellow early spring flowers. Improved flower display compared to older varieties. Compact. Deer resistant. Good for cut displays.
Heat TolerantResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:60 - 72 Inches 1.5m - 1.8mSpacing:60 - 72 Inches 1.5m - 1.8mSpread:60 - 72 Inches 1.5m - 1.8mFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:YellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SpringHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8aWater Category:AverageUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:An excellent specimen plant for mixed borders and foundations.
Maintenance Notes:Prefers a good loose soil, but will do well in any soil. pH adaptable and withstands city conditions and is air pollution tolerant. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering. Old stems can be removed or can be cut back to the ground. Shaping should be done at this time. Prefers medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.
Learn more: Forsythia Growing Guide
This little beauty will be a blast of early spring color from the ground up!
Show Off is not your typical forsythia! It is compact and full of blooms from the ground to the end of every stem. Older varieties can become out of control and often become victims of bad pruning; this little beauty will stay small so there is no need to prune. Now you can have a nice tight, compact forsythia hedge without doing any work! A real improvement over older varieties, Show Off is a very showy choice for the early spring garden.
Show Off® Forsythia x intermedia 'Mindor' USPP 19,321 -
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