Magical® Gold Forsythia
Forsythia x intermedia 'Kolgold'
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Specifications
| Plant Characteristics | Cold hardy, Flowering, Deer-resistant, Low Maintenance, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant |
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| Hardiness Zone | 5a to 8b |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Partial shade |
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| Watering Needs | Moderate |
| Preferred Soil | Clay, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Spreading, Upright |
| Blooms In | Spring |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Suitable Space | Outdoors |
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| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Does Not Ship To | AK, HI, ID, MT, PR |
Description
Magical® Gold Forsythia – The Ultimate Spring Showstopper!
Bring spring to life with the Magical® Gold Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia 'Kolgold'), the perfect way to add a burst of sunshine to your garden! This early-blooming shrub is famous for its dazzling golden-yellow flowers that light up the landscape just when you need it most—right after a long winter!
With its compact habit and abundant blooms, it's an ideal choice for borders, hedges, or brightening up mixed garden beds. Magical® Gold Forsythia is not just beautiful; it's tough, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant, making it a must-have for your spring garden!
Key Product Features
Just as other plants are still waking up, Magical® Gold Forsythia bursts into color with vivid, golden-yellow blooms that cover its branches from top to bottom.
- Spectacular Spring Blooms: Covered in brilliant golden-yellow flowers from late winter to early spring
- Compact Size: Grows 4-5 feet tall and wide—perfect for small gardens or urban landscapes.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to care for and thrives with minimal attention
- Hardy and Resilient: Tolerant of a wide range of soils and weather conditions
- Deer-Resistant: No more worrying about damage from wildlife
- Cold Hardy: Suitable for USDA zones 5–8
Best Landscape Uses For Magical® Gold Forsythia
Compact and easy to manage, it's perfect for lining walkways, creating low hedges, or adding color to mixed borders. It's also an early flowering pollinator-friendly shrub, drawing bees out of hibernation and bringing life to your early spring garden.
Once the blooms fade, the bright green pointed foliage provides interest throughout the growing season, making it a great backdrop for your summer perennials.
- Foundation Plantings: Brighten up the front of your home
- Borders and Hedges: Add structure and early color to your landscape. Perfect for mixed shrub borders and as backdrops to your landscaping beds.
- Mixed Beds: Combine with spring bulbs for an unforgettable display
- Pollinator Gardens: Early blooms provide food for bees and other early emerging pollinators.
- Forcing Indoors: Snip a few stems early in the winter to force indoors for bouquets!
Forsythia Care & Maintenance
Featuring disease resistance and drought tolerance, Magical® Gold is a worry-free addition to any landscape.
Site Selection: Select a sunny location with well-drained soil. Hotter growing zones will find their bushes do better with some partial shade. Space these flowering shrubs 3–4 feet apart for full coverage. Apply a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the roots for insulation and moisture retention.
Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots. Once established, it's highly drought-tolerant.
Pruning: Prune right after flowering to shape the plant and encourage new growth for next year's blooms. You can renewal prune these shrubs every 3-5 years to keep growth vigorous and full of blooms each spring.
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to boost flower production.
Excited About Spring? Plant Magical® Gold Forsythia Today!
There's no better way to kick off spring's arrival than with the bold, cheerful blooms of Magical® Gold Forsythia. Whether you're creating a new garden bed or adding instant impact to your existing landscape, this spring superstar is sure to turn heads.
Order your Magical® Gold Forsythia now and bring home the first signs of spring! Don't miss out!
Planting & Care
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
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My forsythias arrived covered in beautiful blooms. The blooms continued after planting them. They adjusted perfectly, now covered in big healthy, green leaves. Great purchase! I highly recommend.
Hi,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your forsythias! We’re thrilled to hear that they arrived blooming beautifully and have continued to thrive after planting. Seeing those big, healthy green leaves must be so rewarding! Your high recommendation means a lot to us and to fellow plant lovers considering their own purchases.
If you ever need tips on fertilizing, pruning, or caring through the changing seasons, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help every step of the way.
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
My forsythias arrived covered in beautiful blooms. The blooms continued after planting them. They adjusted perfectly, now covered in big healthy, green leaves. Great purchase! I highly recommend.
Dear Tami,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our forsythias! We’re thrilled to hear that they arrived bursting with beautiful blooms and have continued thriving in your garden with lush, green foliage. It’s always such a joy to know our plants adjust well and bring lasting beauty to your outdoor space.
If you ever need tips on pruning or care to encourage even more robust blooming next season, we’re here to help. Be sure to check out our Care Guides available on NatureHills.com for detailed advice on keeping your shrubs vibrant year-round.
Thanks again for your kind recommendation and for choosing Nature Hills for your gardening needs. Your garden’s success blooms our joy too!
Bloom on,
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Your yellow forthia bush is amazing & is also beautiful anywhere. Love it
Dear Sunflower,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your Show Off® Forsythia brings such beauty and brightness to your space. Its vibrant yellow blossoms truly have a way of standing out and bringing joy wherever they grow. If you ever want tips on pruning or seasonal care to keep it looking its best year after year, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help.
Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts
Little did I know that this forsythia was so easy to grow and had such nice green color all summer. I planted it in a large container and it is just thriving!
Hi Greg,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Show Off® Forsythia! We’re delighted to hear that it’s thriving so beautifully in your large container and brightening your space all summer long. Forsythias really are such hardy and vibrant plants, and planting them in containers is a great way to enjoy their striking foliage even if garden space is limited.
If you haven't tried it yet, giving your Forsythia occasional feed with a balanced fertilizer can help keep its lush green growth going strong. Also, just remember to water consistently, especially during hot summer days when containers dry out faster. And since it’s adorable in a container, you might consider pairing it with some compact flowering annuals to create a dynamic seasonal display!
If you ever have any questions about caring for your Forsythia or want suggestions for complementary plants, feel free to reach out.
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
Little did I know that this forsythia was so easy to grow and had such nice green color all summer. I planted it in a large container and it is just thriving!
Hi Greg,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Show Off® Forsythia! We’re delighted to hear that it has been thriving so beautifully in your container and that you’re enjoying that vibrant green foliage all summer long. Forsythias are indeed wonderfully resilient and rewarding plants, especially in versatile setups like large containers.
If you’d like to keep your Show Off® Forsythia even healthier, remember to water it consistently—container plants can dry out faster—and consider feeding it with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring to encourage repeated lush growth. Also, placing the container where it can receive full sun will help maintain those rich colors.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you want more tips on pruning, feeding, or companion planting to keep your garden looking great all season!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
I absolutely love this plant that is located on the front corner of my house. Every spring I look forward to its bright color. My neighbor across the street comments on it often. It then makers a nice green shrub throughout the summer.
Hi Abby,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Show Off® Forsythia! We're thrilled to hear that its vibrant spring color brightens up the front of your house and even captures your neighbor’s attention. Forsythias are truly special plants that effortlessly bring cheer and transition beautifully into lovely greenery throughout the summer.
To keep your Forsythia looking its best, be sure to prune it right after it blooms to encourage strong growth and maintain its shape for next spring’s blossoms. You might also consider applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring, which helps to enhance flowering and overall vitality. If you have any questions about care or soil preparation, we’re always here to assist!
Thanks again for your feedback—knowing your garden brings you joy inspires us immensely.
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
I absolutely love this plant that is located on the front corner of my house. Every spring I look forward to its bright color. My neighbor across the street comments on it often. It then makers a nice green shrub throughout the summer.
Dear Abby,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your love for your Show Off® Forsythia! We’re thrilled to hear it continues to brighten your spring and draw compliments from your neighbor—that truly speaks to its charm and vitality. It’s wonderful that it remains a lovely green shrub through the summer, giving you year-round enjoyment.
If you ever want to keep your Forsythia looking its best, including those vibrant blooms, consider some light pruning right after it finishes flowering. This can encourage fuller growth and more blooms the next year. Also, a little organic mulch around the base helps retain moisture and keep weeds at bay.
We’re so glad this plant brings such joy to your home’s landscape. Please feel free to reach out with any questions down the road—we’re here to help!
Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team
This plant certainly matches its name, and I usually cannot wait for mine to display its bright yellow flowers in the spring. I have one on each side of the house, and my neighbors always comment on them. I enjoy how they remain nice small green bushes the rest of the summer. Requires little care and a great plant for a beginner gardener too.
Hi Dave,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Show Off® Forsythia! We’re delighted to hear that it truly lives up to its name and adds such cheerful spring color to your home. It sounds like a fantastic place-setting with one on each side of your house—no wonder your neighbors are impressed! We also love how you’ve noted its low maintenance and suitability for beginner gardeners, which makes it an excellent choice for many.
If you ever want to keep your Forsythias flowering vibrantly year after year, light pruning right after bloom can help encourage fuller growth and shape them nicely without interrupting harvest of those beautiful yellows. Plenty of sun and moderate watering tend to keep them happy too.
Let us know if we can provide growing tips for other shrubs or plants—you’ve got a great eye for ornamental value!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
This plant certainly matches its name, and I usually cannot wait for mine to display its bright yellow flowers in the spring. I have one on each side of the house, and my neighbors always comment on them. I enjoy how they remain nice small green bushes the rest of the summer. Requires little care and a great plant for a beginner gardener too.
Hi Dave,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Show Off® Forsythia! We're thrilled to hear it lives up to its name and brightens up your spring with those cheerful yellow blooms. It’s great to know how well it complements your home and even impresses your neighbors—there’s nothing better than bragging rights in the gardening world!
Since you mentioned you enjoy how the bushes stay manageable in size and require little care, you're absolutely right that Show Off® Forsythia is a perfect choice for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. To keep those lovely blossoms vibrant for seasons to come, a light pruning right after flowering can help encourage healthy growth, and ensuring well-drained soil will keep your plants happy.
If you ever want to explore companion plants to further enhance your garden’s resilience and beauty, we’d be happy to suggest some that thrive alongside forsythia. Thanks again for your kind feedback; it brightens our day much like your forsythias brighten yours!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
Pulled out my old dog wood bushes, and replanted 12 of these. Going on the 1st full season with them. We had an early spring frost which killed most of the yellow flowers. I simply adore these bushes. They make a great border hedge.
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Pulled out my old dog wood bushes, and replanted 12 of these. Going on the 1st full season with them. We had an early spring frost which killed most of the yellow flowers. I simply adore these bushes. They make a great border hedge.
Hi dhank0,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Show Off® Forsythia! It’s wonderful to hear that you’ve planted a dozen of these vibrant bushes as a border hedge—and how much you adore them despite the early spring frost affecting the flowers. Forsythias can be truly stunning when in full bloom, and unfortunately, early frost can sometimes delay or reduce flowering. One tip for next season is to mulch around the base of the bushes to help protect the roots from unexpected cold snaps, and consider a frost cloth if risk isextremely high in your area during bloom time. Pruning immediately after flowering can also promote healthy growth and help maximize blooms the following spring.
We’re honored to be a part of your landscaping journey and hope to continue supporting your plant choices down the road. If there’s ever anything you’d like to know about plant care or new additions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
Your yellow forthia bush is amazing & is also beautiful anywhere. Love it
Dear sunflower,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback about the Show Off® Forsythia! We're thrilled to hear that its vibrant yellow blooms are bringing beauty and joy to your garden. Forsythias are truly a delight in any landscape with their early spring color, and it’s fantastic to know yours is thriving.
If you’re looking to keep your Forsythia healthy and full of blooms year after year, a light pruning right after flowering can really help maintain its shape and encourage new growth. Also, ensuring it gets plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil will allow it to continue shining bright in your garden.
We’re delighted you love your yellow fourshia bush – it’s always a pleasure to support a fellow yellow bloom enthusiast!
Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team
