FORSYTHIA FOR EARLY BURSTS OF COLOUR
ideal for providing interest and vibrancy in the garden during the first months of the year, bright, cheery forsythia and its relatives are difficult to beat
forsythia brings a welcome show of colour and brightness during the winter and early spring, when much of the garden is still sleeping. The long-lasting flowers of these trouble-free plants make them popular with both new and experienced gardeners. Their woody frames are excellent for bulking out borders or pots and help to lift the eye without overwhelming other perennial plants. They are also excellent for cut flowers.
Dwarf forsythia ‘Mini gold’ Forsythia x intermedia ‘Mini Gold’ is a unique dwarf variety, displaying a neat, compact habit perfectly suited to pot centrepieces or gardens with less space. Smothered in bright canary-yellow, open-mouthed blooms, it will fill the winter months with vibrancy and contrast, as well as a lovely light narcissi scent. Height and spread 4ft (1.2m). Plants supplied in 9cm pots in 14 days.
White forsythia Excellent for providing a subtle, understated charm, Abeliophyllum distichum is graced with arching bare stems, which are laden with pure white, almond-scented flowers from December to February. Its colour associates well with light pastel shades. Height and spread 5ft (1.5m). Plants supplied in 9cm pots in 14 days.
Pink forsythia
Adding delicacy to the winter and spring garden with its pink-blushed blossoms, Abeliophyllum distichum ‘Roseum’ is an interesting shrub that is highly sought after, but rarely offered. Its flowers have an orange blossom scent, and its lax open habit ensures its canopy does not become too dense to plant beneath. Height and spread 5ft (1.5m). Plants supplied in 9cm pots in 14 days.