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Forsythia x intermedia

'Nimbus'


Nimbus Forsythia




Family
Oleaceae
Genus
Forsythia
Species
x intermedia
Cultivar
'Nimbus'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4 - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - (-10)
Height
1.8 m
Spread
1.8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
A compact shrub with bright yellow flowers in spring and yellow foliage in autumn.
Landscape
Easily grown as a container plant.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil, although more flowers will be produced if grown in full sun.
Shape
Compact habit.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Branches are green-gold in colour.
Leaf Description
Leaves become a vibrant yellow in autumn.
Flower Description
Prolific, bright yellow flowers that appear in clusters of 3 in spring.
Propagation
Propagate through half-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn.
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