Lynwood Gold Forsythia

Imagine your garden bursting with a brilliant display of bright yellow flowers heralding spring. That's what the Lynwood Gold Forsythia brings to the table. This beautiful shrub is known for its early blooms and fast growth, making it a great choice if you want quick results and a vibrant landscape. While it looks delicate and fragile, this tough plant can handle our conditions.

Living in a semi-arid climate with heavy soil and monsoonal rains can be challenging, but Lynwood Gold handles it like a champ. It loves full sun but can handle partial shade, so you can choose where to plant it. While it needs regular watering, especially when young, it's quite drought-tolerant once it settles in. This makes it perfect for our hot summers.

Heavy soil isn't a problem for this plant. It adapts well to different soil types but mound it up, as well-drained soil will help it avoid root rot. Adding some organic matter can help. Thanks to its strong root system, this plant is tough enough to manage the heavy rains we get during wet season.

Lynwood Gold Forsythia is a true chameleon in the garden. Here's how it looks through the seasons:

Summer:

After the flowers fade, they grow lush, glossy, green leaves, providing a rich, full backdrop in your garden.

Late Autumn:

As the weather cools, the green leaves turn a lovely purplish hue, adding a new colour dimension to your garden.

Early Winter:

The bare branches of Lynwood Gold Forsythia have a charming, sculptural quality that adds interest to the winter landscape.

Watering: Make sure it gets enough water during dry spells, especially in its first year. This helps it develop a strong root system.

Pruning: To keep it looking its best and to encourage more flowers, prune it right after it finishes blooming in the spring.

Sunlight: Plant it in a spot that gets plenty of sunlight. It can handle some shade, but more sun means more flowers.

Come and see the Lynwood Gold Forsythia in person at our nursery. Come experience the vibrant colours and hardy nature of this incredible species.

Late Winter/Early Spring:

This is when it steals the show. The shrub is covered in bright yellow flowers, creating a stunning display that heralds the arrival of spring.