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FORSYTHIA suspensa
Commonly known as Golden bells, Weeping forsythia

Yellow flowers on bare stems in spring
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Pests & Diseases
Birds like the buds, honey fungus, forsythia gall -
Place of origin
China -
DeciduousOvate, sometimes 3-palmate, mid- to dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Yellow
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
Tall ShrubUpright or arching shrub. Produces clusters of up to 6 flowers 2-3cm (1-1¼in) across in the leaf axils before the leaves
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light dappled shade -
Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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