About

An ornamental shrub, reaching 100-200cm, with a rounded, well-branched form. It bears attractive blooms. 'Phyllis' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Forsythia are deciduous shrubs with simple, occasionally lobed, leaves and short tubular yellow flowers with 4 spreading lobes, borne profusely before the leaves in spring

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, mixed plantings

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or light shade
PruningPrune after flowering to maintain shape
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistancePowdery mildew in dry conditions