Bright yellow spring flowers from 'Show Off Starlet' forsythia
Show Off Starlet Forsythia has shimmering columns of bright gold in the landscape
Show Off Starlet Forsythia shade tolerant
Show Off Starlet Forsythia has more flowers than other forsythia
Rows of forsythia plants lining a garden border
Show Off Starlet Forsythia space saving habit
Show Off Starlet Forsythia deer resistant
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Bright yellow spring flowers from 'Show Off Starlet' forsythia
Show Off Starlet Forsythia has shimmering columns of bright gold in the landscape
Show Off Starlet Forsythia shade tolerant
Show Off Starlet Forsythia has more flowers than other forsythia
Rows of forsythia plants lining a garden border
Show Off Starlet Forsythia space saving habit
Show Off Starlet Forsythia deer resistant
Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs logo
All media depicts mature plants.

Show Off Starlet® Forsythia

Shrub

  • Far more flowers than other forsythia!
  • Space-saving habit makes it perfect for any garden.
  • Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
  • Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 3' tall x 3' 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
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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

Description

You'll greet spring with extra enthusiasm each year when Show Off Starlet forsythia (Forsythia x) is part of your garden! This Proven Winners selection boasts flowers unlike your regular old types, as they are densely packed in tight clusters along the entire length of the stem. The effect is like shimmering columns of bright gold in the landscape. Plus, it has a versatile, useful, medium size that takes up less space than conventional forsythia and makes it far more suitable to gardens and landscaping around your home. 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 'Minfor6'
Patent #: USPP 24,361
Common name: Forsythia
Zone: 5-8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 Hours sun)
Height x width: 2 - 3' x 2 - 3'
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring
Bloom time: Early spring
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, heat tolerant, deer resistant, drought tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, foundation planting, massing, naturalize, ornamental, small spaces

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: 3 - 4'
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.N.

Well packaged and plants are beautiful.

R
R.F. (Arkansas)

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J.A.P. (Pennsylvania)

Show Off Starlet® Forsythia

A
A.S.
These guys are growing gangbusters

This was one of six plants I ordered for my first order here and subsequently I have ordered two more times this summer. The plants arrive ready to go and grow. These were no different. I got three to plant at edge of pond along with 2 catmint plants. They are growing like gang busters.

C
C.B. (Wisconsin)
Healthy Plants

By far the best looking healthiest plants ever from mail order nursery. All 20 plants are doing great so far they look wonderful.

T
T.H. (Georgia)
Starlet plant order

It is stable. hopefully getting ready for winter

K
K.W. (Virginia)
Healthy plants, packed well

Over the Spring and Summer I have ordered at least 60 plants from Great Garden, including show off starlet forsythia. Each one is growing well. All the plants arrived in a timely manner and packed with care. Fingers crossed they all continue to thrive.

P
P.M. (Washington)
Thriving

I am very pleased with my purchase of 3 Show Off Starlet Forsythia plants. So far they are thriving!

S
S.

Do the Starlet forsythia and the smaller one bloom on old wood or new?

Great Garden Plants

Hello! Forsythias bloom on old wood so any pruning should be done immediately after flowering in the spring.

J
J.

Why don't you give a warranty on your healthy plants more than 60 days? Forsyth blooms in the Spring. Yes, Fall is the optimal time to plant but there is NO GUARANTEE of it performance in zone 8-9 come Spring time. I propagate most of my additional bushes from parent plants and have been gardening for 60 years. I have not lost any of my plants nor plants from local or online purchases. But other companies are soo sure of their product they either give a year guarantee or a lifetime guarantee, no questions asked because of the confidence in their plants. 69 days doesn't quite cover the guarantee that it will indeed grow through winter and perform as you state. This is a gorgeous plant, no doubt, but I'm just not confident buying a plant for $20+ online with such a short 60 day guarantee policy.

Great Garden Plants

Hello! You can read our warranty policy in full with the link below. You will find information on our extended fall warranty which might just be what you're looking for to put your mind at ease. Show Off Starlet® Forsythia is rated for zones 5-8. If you're located in zone 8, fall is a great time to plant so the shrub can settle into its new home without worrying about excessive heat. If you're located in zone 9, which is outside the recommended zone for this plant, it will not be covered by our warranty. Again, you can find our warranty here:

https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee

E
E.B.

Can forsythia be planted in the spring?

Great Garden Plants

Thank you for contacting us! Yes you can plant the forsythia in spring. The rule of thumb when planting in the spring is to make sure the threat of frost is gone in your area. If you are not sure when that date is, you can check with your local nursery. It is always good to put a layer of mulch after planting, it keeps the ground warmer if you get a late frost, while also keeping the weeds at bay.

M
M.M.

Is this plant invasive?

Great Garden Plants

Forsythia are considered to be invasive to a few areas in the US, but not all areas.

A
A.S.

How is show off scarlet frosythia different from show off sugar baby frosythia?

Great Garden Plants

They are pretty similar, but Show Off Sugar Baby is just a little smaller! It usually grows around 1.5-2.5 feet tall, where Starlet reaches 3 feet tall.