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Beginner
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2m
max. spread |
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3m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Forsythia x intermedia 'Spectabilis'
Other names: Forsythia 'Spectabilis'
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Genus: Forsythia
Variety or cultivar: 'Spectabilis' _ 'Spectabilis' is a deciduous shrub with a vase shape. It has bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring on naked stems, followed by green leaves.
Forsythia x intermedia 'Spectabilis' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Erect, Upright, Weeping
Forsythia x intermedia 'Spectabilis' (Forsythia 'Spectabilis') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m 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 moist, free-draining soil in full sun or light shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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