Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum' (White forsythia 'Roseum')
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1.5m max. spread |
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1.5m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum'
Other names: White forsythia 'Roseum'
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Genus: Abeliophyllum
Variety or cultivar: 'Roseum' _ 'Roseum' is an open, spreading, deciduous shrub with oval, dark green leaves that turn purple in autumn, and fragrant white or pink flowers on bare stems in late winter and early spring.
Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum' is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink, White in Winter
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green, Purple in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are fragrant.
Habit: Open branches, Spreading
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
General care
Pruning: After flowering, cut back to strong buds near the base of the plant. If grown against a wall, cut stems to within 2-4 buds of the permanent framework.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum' (White forsythia 'Roseum') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny border or trained against a warm wall. Late frosts may damage early blossoms.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | |
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