Family:
Oleaceae (For-syth-ia: after William Forsyth, 1737-1800, English horticulturist)
CITRUS SWIZZLE™
(F. viridissima ‘McKCitrine’ pp#16,464)
A showy golden variegated sport of F. ‘Bronxensis’.
Soft yellow flowers in early spring and burgundy-red fall foliage color.
Discovered by Dan Moore of McKay’s Nursery in Waterloo, WI. The propagation of,
and or the sale of plant parts is prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark
tag required. Zone 5, 18-24 inches, gr 1
'Fiesta'
Festive
yellow and green variegated leaves and red stems create a big splash. Oh yes, it
flowers too. Introduced by Duncan & Davies of New Zealand. Zone
5, 6-8 feet, gr 1, Cut Branch, Full Sun
GOLDEN PEEP™
(F.
x int.
'Courdijau'
PPAF) New
from France, Golden Peep is a ball of gold in the spring,
blooming from top to
bottom. Not only is it dwarf, it also has excellent compact branching. Great
container presentation as a young plant, blooming on one year wood. Available
June.
Zone
5, 18-30 inches, gr 1 Full Sun
‘Golden Times’ The most attractive of all
the variegated forsythias. Large, brightly variegated gold and green leaves make
this forsythia attractive all season long. As with some variegated plants you
will need to remove any rogue reversions. Zone 5, 6-8 feet (NO LONGER
OFFERED)
GOLDILOCKS™
(F.
x int. 'Courtacour', PPAF) Unlike
anything ever seen in Forsythia. The bright yellow flowers line the stems
giving the plant the appearance of Liatris spikes but only in bright yellow!Good growth, but not excessive. From France.
Zone
5, 24-36 inches, gr 1, Full Sun
GOLD
TIDEâ(More
Info and Photo)
(F.
x 'Courtasol' PP# 9104) It's
revolutionizing the Forsythia market. A dwarf low spreading Forsythia
derived from a mutation of 'Spring Glory'. Attractive feathery, fresh light
green foliage delivers wonderful texture. Nice in bloom and all summer long. Use
as a groundcover or for massing. New from France! FIRST CHOICE AWARD '97.
AWARDS: forthcoming!
Zone
5, 24-30 inches by 4 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
'Kumson'
(F.
viridissima koreana) A unique new variegated forsythia that we discovered in
Korea. Dark green leaves are accented with an attractive network of silver
veins. Typical forsythia flowers and with an upright arching habit. Available
June
Zone
5, 4-6 feet, gr 1, Partial Shade Shade
'Lynwood'
An
old time favorite with an upright spreading habit and big yellow flowers up the
entire length of stem. Often incorrectly called Lynwood Gold. AWARDS: AGM
Zone
4, 6-8 feet, gr 1, Cut Branch, Full Sun
'New Hampshire Gold'
Our
favorite full sized Forsythia! A finely branched, compact ball of gold. Flower
hardy to -35oF. Attractive red-purple fall color. Superior in flower
and in habit! Hybridized by the late Paul Joly of Windsor Road Nursery, NH.
Zone
3, 5-6 feet, gr 1, Full Sun
'Suwan Gold'
(F. viridissima koreana) A new Korean
selection with vivid yellow leaves. Clear yellow flowers adorn this arching
plant in early spring. Excellent in partial shade.
Zone 5, 3-4 feet, gr 1, Good for Cutting, Partial
Shade Shade (NO LONGER OFFERED)
WEEK END™
(F.
x 'Courtalyn') PPAF) A
SUPER HERO MUTANT! 'Lynwood' radiated and mutated with gamma rays. It has the
same abundant large flowers but without the wild branches. Weekend is also more
compact with a size two thirds the height of Lynwood. The flowers are
distributed over the entire plant and open several weeks later than normal. Oh,
the wonder of gamma rays. New from France.
Zone
3, 5-6 feet, gr 1,
Good
for Cutting, Full Sun
SHOW
OFF ™
(Mutant No. 1)(F.
x int. ‘Mindor’, ppaf) Show your colors with this new Forsythia with abundant,
large, golden flowers and dark green foliage. A compact, rounded plant with a
full and showy flower display from the ground up. Developed by Minier Nursery,
France. Zone 5, 3-6 feet, gr 1,
(Fother-gil-a:
after John Fothergill, English physician who introduced many plants into
cultivation)
F. gardenii
A
small refined shrub with fragrant, white bottlebrush-like flowers appearing
prior to the leaves. Exceptionally brilliant orange, red and yellow fall color.
AWARDS: PSC
Zone
5, 2-4 feet, Fragrant, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade, moist soils essential.
F.
major
A
classic beauty noted for its fragrant, white bottlebrush-like flowers and
brilliant orange, red and yellow fall color. This
plant deserves greater use, because it delivers everything you expect from F.
gardenii but on a larger scale
Available June
Zone
5, 4-5 feet, Fragrant, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade
F.
x intermedia
'Blue Shadow'
A
new, strong growing selection with silvery-blue foliage. Fragrant, white bottlebrush-like flowers and
brilliant orange, red and yellow fall color.
This plant is far superior to 'Blue Mist'
which is considered a very weak and temperamental variety. From Gary Handy of
Handy Nursery, OR.
Zone
5, 4-5 feet, Fragrant, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade
F. x intermedia 'Mount Airy'
A
vigorous plant with abundant white flowers, and dark green foliage. Consistent
yellow-orange-red fall color. Selected by Mike Dirr at the Mt. Airy Arboretum.
AWARDS: GRA
Zone
5, 4-5 feet, Fragrant, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade
F.
monticola
Similar
to Fothergilla major but with silver on the undersides of the leaves. Most
people
consider this a subspecies of F. major. Fragrant bottlebrush flowers and fantastic orange -
red autumn colors.
Zone
5, 4-5 feet, Fragrant, gr 2, Full Sun Partial Shade
(NO LONGER OFFERED)
(Gen-ist-a:
ancient Latin name, tinc-toria: of dyes)
BANGLE™
A
profusion of bright yellow flowers drape this low arching beauty in May and
June.
Attractive green stems. Proven to be hardy Adaptable to poor dry soils. Thrives in heat. Available
June
Zone
4, 2 feet, gr 1.5, Full Sun
‘Flore-Plena’ (G. tinctoria)
Loaded with double yellow flowers from mid-summer to
early fall this plant is a sight to behold. Great for perennial gardens, rock
gardens and the front of the border. Very adaptable to drought conditions.
Awards: AGM. Zone 4, 12-18 inches, gr 1.5
'Royal Gold'
(G.
tinctoria)Rich yellow, pea-like
flowers embellish this small, free flowering shrub with bright green stems.
Adaptable to poor dry soils and thrives in heat.