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Show Off™   Starlet  Forsythia 'Minfor6' ppaf' '

 

The same fabulous flower display your get with Show Off™, but in a smaller package.  This new dwarf forsythia is a mass of bright yellow spring flowers from base to tip, and is a fantastic impulse item for early spring sales. New from Minier Nursery of France.

Hardiness:  USDA Zone 5

Bloom Time:  Early Spring

Bloom Color:  Bright golden-yellow

Foliage Color:  Dark green

Size:  24-36"

Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade

 

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

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