Forsythia x intermedia 'Nimbus' (Nimbus Forsythia)


Botanical Information

FamilyOleaceae
GenusForsythia
Speciesx intermedia
Cultivar'Nimbus'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height1.8 m
Spread1.8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA compact shrub with bright yellow flowers in spring and yellow foliage in autumn.
ShapeCompact habit.
LandscapeEasily grown as a container plant.
PropagationPropagate through half-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil, although more flowers will be produced if grown in full sun.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBranches are green-gold in colour.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves become a vibrant yellow in autumn.
Flower DescriptionProlific, bright yellow flowers that appear in clusters of 3 in spring.

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