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Oleaceae
Golden Bells Forsythia
Forsythia x intermedia
Anticipation and new beginnings.
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Genus
- Forsythia
- Native to
- Garden hybrid (Eastern Asia parentage)
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Deciduous shrub
- Height
- 180-300 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Forsythia blooms on bare branches before any leaves appear, creating a stunning explosion of pure gold.
- The genus was named after William Forsyth, a Scottish botanist who was a founding member of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- In Korean culture, forsythia is called 'gaenari' and is one of the most beloved spring flowers.
- Forsythia flowers are edible and can be used to make tea or as a colorful salad garnish.
- The branches can be forced into early bloom indoors by cutting them in late winter and placing them in warm water.
Color meanings
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Joy of spring
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Renewal
2
Optimism