Flying Machine® Forsythia
Shrub
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- Perfect for hedges and landscaping.
- Deer resistant.
- Zones 6-8, sun/part sun, 8' tall x 6' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Forsythia
Zone: 6 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5-8 ft tall x 4-6 ft wide
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Winter/spring
Uses: Accent, Border, Container gardening, Erosion control or embankment, Foundation planting, Hedge, Massing, Naturalize, Ornamental, Small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Sun to partial shade. Can grow in deep shade, but flowering will be severely compromised.
Water: Average water needs. Water regularly; do not overwater.
Spacing: 6'
Fertilizing: Nothing special required. 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 indoors for winter blooms beginning in early-mid February.
Maintenance & pruning: This does not require regular pruning. If you wish to prune, do so in late spring, immediately after it finishes blooming.
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:
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:
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.