Forsythia 'Weekend' (Forsythia x intermedia 'Weekend')
Botanical Name:
Forsythia x intermedia 'Weekend'
Genus:
Forsythia
Variety or Cultivar:
'Weekend' ~ 'Weekend' is a compact, deciduous shrub with erect, arching branches and abundant, bright golden-yellow flowers on bare stems in spring.
Cultivation:
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun or light shade.
Suggested uses:
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
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:
North, South, East, West
Exposure:
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
Pests:
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases(s):
Pruning:
After flowering, cut back shoot to young, lower growth or strong buds. On mature shrubs, cut back a quarter to a fifth of old stems to the base.
Propagation method(s):
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1
Detailed monthly care instructions can be found in your care calendar (you need to have an account for this service)
Forsythia x intermedia 'Weekend' is:
Deciduous
Flower:
Golden-yellow in Spring
Foliage:
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit:
Arching, Compact, Erect
Ultimate height (m):
2
Ultimate spread (m):
2
Time to maturity:
5-10 years
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