Overview
Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax is a bushy shrubs in the genus Forsythia, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include specimen shrubs and informal hedges.
About
Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax is a bushy cultivar of the Forsythia genus, known for its deciduous nature and early spring display of abundant short tubular yellow flowers with four spreading lobes. As a shrub that loses its leaves in winter, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for use as a specimen shrub or in informal hedges, with interest extending into summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Forsythia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Specimen shrubs, Informal hedges
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Forsythia gall
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax?
Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax need?
Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax hardy in the UK?
Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Forsythia 'Beatrix Farrand' K. Sax?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Forsythia genus
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