Professional Growing Information I purchased this plant last year and planted in late summer. I was shocked in early spring to see it come into full bloom like the above photos. A nice surprise after winter.
Show Off® Sugar Baby® Forsythia x
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 18" - 2'6"
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 46cm - 76cm
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
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Details
18 - 30 Inches24 - 30 Inches24 - 36 Inches46cm - 76cm61cm - 76cm61cm - 91cmFeatures
Bright yellow early spring flowers. Dwarf habit. Outstanding flower display. Deer resistant.
Erosion ControlResists:DeerSmall or MiniatureCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 30 Inches 46cm - 76cmSpacing:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:YellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:MoundedContainer 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:EasyBlooms On:Old WoodBloom Time:Early SpringBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Specimen plant; mixed borders.
Maintenance Notes:Prefers a good, loose soil, but is very adaptable. pH adaptable, air pollution tolerant, withstands city conditions. Does not need heavy pruning. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering. Old stems can be cut to the ground. Fertilize in spring.
Learn more: Growing Forsythia
Tiny plant, big color!
This miniature, upright selection delivers more flowers per inch to create an outstanding spring display. A very compact, dwarf plant which provides lots of spring color in a small space.
Note: this cultivar reaches a maximum height of 2.5'.
Show Off® Sugar Baby® Forsythia x 'NIMBUS' USPP 23,838, Can 4,608 -
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