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Magical® Gold Forsythia

Forsythia x intermedia 'Kolgold'

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Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to ensure the most vibrant yellow blooms and a dense growth habit. While it can handle partial shade, you will see significantly fewer flowers and the plant may become leggy over time.
  • Soil: These shrubs prefer well-drained soil but are quite adaptable to various textures. If you are dealing with heavy clay, mix in organic matter like compost to help with drainage so the roots do not sit in water.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Forsythia twice a week to keep the soil consistently moist while the roots establish. Mature plants are quite drought tolerant, but providing supplemental water during dry spells prevents the foliage from wilting and keeps the plant stress-free. Inconsistent moisture can lead to a thinner canopy and less vigorous growth the following year.

Pruning Tips

This variety blooms on old wood, so the best time to prune is immediately after the flowers fade in late spring. Use thinning cuts by removing about a third of the oldest, thickest stems down to the ground to encourage fresh growth from the base. This "haircut" prevents the center of the shrub from becoming a tangled mess and ensures plenty of flowering wood for next spring.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring just as the buds begin to swell. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers after mid-summer because this stimulates soft, leafy growth that will not have time to harden off before winter. This tender growth is often killed by the first hard frost, which can leave the plant vulnerable to disease.

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Magical® Gold Forsythia bloom?
It blooms early in the spring, often before the leaves appear—just when the garden needs a pop of color most.

How tall does it get?
Magical® Gold Forsythia reaches 4-5 feet tall and wide, making it a compact and manageable shrub for most smaller and urban landscapes.

Can it handle full sun?
Yes! Magical® Gold Forsythia loves full sun to partial shade, but full sun ensures the best flower display.

Is it deer-resistant?
Yes, Forsythia bushes are fairy deer-resistant, so you won’t have to worry about nibbling visitors. In areas with high deer pressure, spray your shrubs from day one with repellant to teach deer these are not on the menu.

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