How to tend a Forsythia ovata

Also known as: Forsythia japonica f. ovata (Nakai) Markgr., Forsythia japonica var. saxatilis Nakai, Forsythia japonica f. saxatilis (Nakai) Markgr., Forsythia saxatilis (Nakai) Nakai, Forsythia saxatilis var. lanceolata S.Lee, Forsythia saxatilis var. pilosa S.Lee, Rangium ovatum (Nakai) Ohwi, Rangium saxatile (Nakai) Uyeki

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce watering in winter

Sunlight

Likes light, slight shade tolerance, in summer use half shade for better care

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Oleaceae, Forsythia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-April, viewing period 3-4 weeks
Flower colors
golden yellow
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