Forsythia intermedia 'Spectabilis': a spring highlight in the garden
Forsythia intermedia 'Spectabilis', also known as the golden bell or forsythia, is one of the first plants to herald the arrival of spring in the garden. Its bright yellow flowers are an unmistakable sign that the cold season is coming to an end. This plant is a must for any garden lover looking for a low-maintenance, robust and spectacular plant.
A sea of bright flowers
Forsythia 'Spectabilis' impresses above all with its lush flowering splendour. From as early as March, often before the leaves sprout, the countless golden yellow flowers open, covering the bare branches and giving the garden a radiant yellow colour. This intense flower colour attracts everyone's attention and creates eye-catching accents that literally light up the garden. The abundance of flowers of this variety is particularly noteworthy, as it forms dense, almost impenetrable clouds of flowers that are unique in their abundance.
Easy to care for and versatile
Forsythia intermedia 'Spectabilis' is not only a highlight because of its flowers, but also because of its undemanding nature and versatility. This shrub is extremely easy to care for and robust, making it the ideal choice for novice and experienced gardeners alike. It prefers sunny to semi-shady locations and thrives in almost all types of soil as long as they are well-drained and rich in nutrients. Forsythia is very tolerant of pruning, which means that it can easily be pruned into shape after flowering. Annual pruning encourages the formation of new flower buds and maintains the plant's compact growth habit.
Design options in the garden
Forsythia 'Spectabilis' can be used in a variety of garden designs. It is ideal as a solitary plant to set accents with its striking flower colour. However, it is also popular as a hedge plant, as it grows densely and thus forms a natural privacy screen. In combination with other early-flowering plants such as magnolia, it creates an impressive spring ensemble that transforms the garden into a veritable sea of flowers. Forsythia also unfolds its full effect in the vicinity of bulbous plants such as daffodils or tulips. This combination emphasises the spring feeling in the garden and ensures harmonious transitions.
A colourful view of spring
Forsythia intermedia 'Spectabilis' is the perfect shrub for anyone who wants a colourful start to the gardening season in spring. With its rich flowering, easy care and versatility in the garden, it is one of the most popular ornamental shrubs. Whether as a solitary plant, in groups or as part of a hedge, the forsythia brings spring into any garden and provides a bright splash of colour that will quickly make you forget the cold winter months.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
