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Show Off™     Forsythia 'Mindia' ppaf' '

 

A new standout forsythia with very large, bright yellow flowers that adorn the plant from head to foot. This is special because typically forsythia does not produce flowers on wood that is less than a year old.

Attractive dark green foliage is very unique and unlike any other forsythia. The dark leaves add season long interest.

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Hardiness:  USDA Zone 4

Bloom Time:  Early Spring

 

Bloom Color:  Bright golden-yellow

Foliage Color:  Dark green

Size:  5 – 6 feet

Exposure:  Full sun

Soil: Prefers a good loose soil, but will do well in any soil. pH adaptable and withstands city conditions and is air pollution tolerant.

Pruning: Best done immediately after flowering. Each year remove a few of the oldest stems at ground level or the plant can be cut back to the ground if you wish to maintain a smaller plant. Shaping should be done at this time.

Watering: Medium moisture

Wildlife: None

Type: Deciduous

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.  

Uses: groupings, masses on banks or slopes, woodland gardens with dappled sun.

Breeder:  Minier Nursery of France

Interested in seeing a stellar fireworks show before the 4th of July? This little beauty will be a blast of early spring color from the ground up! Forsythia is no longer one of those plants that you have to take the pruning shears to. There are many alternative, new compact growers that will give you a bang for your buck and this little guy is one of them.

Show Off™ is not your typical Forsythia! It is compact and full of blooms from the ground to the ends of every stem. Older varieties can become out of control and often victims of pruning. This little beauty will stay small so there is no need to prune. This variety is a vast improvement over all. Now you can have your hedge – tight and compact the way you want it without doing any work.

Buy it now online at:Garden Crossings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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