Yellow flowering forsythia shrub in a garden setting with trees in the background
Show Off Forsythia has ideal colorful hedges and landscaping
Show Off Forsythia are unbothered by deer and rabbits
Show Off Forsythia can grow in shade
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Yellow flowering forsythia shrub in a garden setting with trees in the background
Show Off Forsythia has ideal colorful hedges and landscaping
Show Off Forsythia are unbothered by deer and rabbits
Show Off Forsythia can grow in shade
Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs logo
All media depicts mature plants.

Show Off® Forsythia

Shrub

  • Extra-heavy flowering makes it extra showy.
  • Ideal for colorful hedges and landscaping.
  • Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
  • Durable and super easy to grow.
  • Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 6' tall x 6' wide at maturity.
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Size: One Quart
$33.00
Sale: $33.00 Each
Total: $33.00
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee

Description

A forsythia blooming in spring is just the thing to make a winter-weary heart sing. But don't settle for any run-of-the-mill forsythia: get Show Off forsythia (Forsythia x) from Proven Winners. This extraordinary variety was selected for its uncanny ability to create dense flower clusters along the entire length of the stem, so it looks like fluffy plumes of gold in the landscape. This full sized (5-6' tall and wide) plant is ideal for planting as a hedge or eye-catching specimen. If you need something that takes up less room, check out the rest of the Show Off series for some space-saving dwarf options. Forsythia aren't just beautiful harbingers of spring - they're also super durable landscape plants, readily growing in difficult soils, even clay. They are unbothered by deer and rabbits and can even grow in shade (though do note that if plants get fewer than four hours of sun, flowering will not be as spectacular).

Details

Botanical name: Forsythia 'Mindor'
Patent: PP19,321
Common name: Forsythia
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Full sun, Part sun
Height x width: 5-6 ft x 5-6 ft
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Early spring
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, foundation planting, hedge, massing

How to Grow

Soil: Very adaptable to a wide range of soils. Highly tolerant of clay. Established plants readily tolerate dry conditions.
Light: Sun to partial shade. Can grow in deep shade, but flowering will be severely compromised.
Water: Average water needs. Water regularly; do not over water.
Spacing: 5-6'
Fertilizing: Forsythia requires no special fertilizing. If you want plants to grow more quickly, an application of granular rose fertilizer can be applied in early spring, and again in late spring if desired.
Winterizing: No specific care needed, though a good 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch is beneficial. Branches may be clipped and brought indoor for winter blooms beginning in early-mid February.
Maintenance & pruning: Does not require regular pruning. If you wish to prune, do so in late spring, immediately after it finishes blooming.
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Learn More

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

bush distance

Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

bush distance zigzag

Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.

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J
J.M. (New Jersey)
excellent, very healthy, very good purchase

Very Happy

H
H.D. (Wisconsin)
Good plant. Waiting for growth

The plants were well packed and in good condition to plant. They are now planted and we wait for growth.

M
M.P. (Wisconsin)
Excited for next spring!

By the time the plant arrived it was past its bloom time so I’m looking forward to seeing it in it’s best season. It arrived healthy and am happy with the size of it. So far it’s remaining healthy in its new home!

M
M.w. (Mississippi)
One lived, one died

Only one of the two I ordered lived. It is doing fine considering the amount of rain we have received. Looking forward to seeing it in bloom next year.

Hi Mary,
We apologize that some of the plants you received are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee

F
F.L. (New Mexico)
Poor and weak plants sent!

Order of 5 plants only two survived, this being one that didn't. The plant that was sent was so small and just looked like a weed that was pulled out of the ground. I though I could get it to survive but of course it tried to but didn't make it. After the fact that it was past the 60 days, they won't do anything except they want me to repay and they will send me another one. I do not recommend them, the product is not always consistent. This was my second order to them, place another one I don't think so!

Hello! Thank you for leaving us feedback. Our plant sizes do vary widely depending on the variety you purchased and the time of year. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden.

Do you have any photos of the plant and it's roots when you first received the plant? We take pride in the plants that we ship and would like to know more about the state of the plant when it arrived to you.

Happy Gardening!

A
A.G. (Missouri)
Peacefully growing

So far looks healthy and I love it.

L
L.S.
So far so good

I wanted a showy bushy yellow flowering corner accent. Although it’s only been in the ground a few weeks it remains healthy and seems to have taken well to its new home.

We're happy to hear your new forsythia is adjusting well in it's new home, Larry! Let us know if you have any questions. Happy gardening!

J
J.U.

Can I plant the forsythia now if the ground has not frozen but will soon. If not how would I Winter the plants? Blacklight indoors?

Great Garden Plants

The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. If you are not sure when your average first frost is check out our blog:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/

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P.B.

When should you plant show off forsythia in North Texas 76048?

Great Garden Plants

The best time to plant forsythia is in early spring or late fall when the threat of extreme heat and or frost has past. We ship in the fall to your area for the fall planting season which starts September until November.

B
B.L.

when can these be cut back when they grow? Spring or fall?

Great Garden Plants

You can prune these in late spring after it's done blooming. You can find more information like this below the plant picture under the More Information banner.

M
M.R.

Can this plant be grown in a container on a terrace in a South East facing corner? What size pot & soil would you recommend? Thanks

Great Garden Plants

As long as your terrace receives at least 5 or more hours of direct sunlight a day, your forsythia should do well. To learn about pot sizes for your plants, read our blog here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/what-size-pots-should-i-use-for-container-plantings/

C
C.B.

We are looking for a yellow bloom looking like a daisy which blooms in the fall in full sun. It’s blooms are all up and the stem. Is this the one?

Great Garden Plants

Forsythia blooms in spring, so this likely isn't the plant you are thinking of! You can see all of our fall-blooming plants with yellow flowers here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/all?pf_t_bloom_time=bloom_time%3Afall&pf_t_flower_color=flower_color%3Ayellow