Show Off® Sugar Baby® Forsythia (Forsythia sp.)

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Show Off Sugar Baby Show Off Sugar Baby Forsythia up close.
Show Off Sugar Baby Show Off Sugar Baby Forsythia up close.
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Show Off Sugar Baby Forsythia in use.
Show Off Sugar Baby Forsythia in use.
Show Off Sugar Baby Show Off Sugar Baby Forsythia in use.
Show Off Sugar Baby Show Off Sugar Baby Forsythia in use.
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Show Off Sugar Baby Show Off Sugar Baby Forsythia in macro.

Show Off® Sugar Baby® Forsythia (Forsythia sp.)

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Please note: Our Ships Now shrubs are still waking up from dormancy! In the spring, shrubs begin to emerge from dormancy with swelling buds and potentially new growth as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase. Most dormant shrubs start leafing out in April, depending on the specific plant and local weather conditions.
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Height 18-30 in.
Spread 24-36 in.
Zones 5 6 7 8
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Say hello to Show Off® Sugar Baby® (Forsythia), the perfect addition to your spring garden! With its compact and dwarf size, this tiny plant packs a punch with big bursts of colorful flowers. Create an outstanding spring display and add a pop of color to even the smallest of spaces.

  • 5-2.5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 5-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in full to part sun (4+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 1.5-2.5 feet apart for best results
  • Produces abundant bright yellow flowers starting early in spring
  • Maintains green foliage spring to fall
  • Blooms on old wood
  • Great for landscapes, mixed borders, small spaces, erosion control or as a focal point
  • Resists deer
  • Drought tolerant, low maintenance, deadheading not necessary, dwarf variety

Please note: Our Ships Now shrubs are still waking up from dormancy! In the spring, shrubs begin to emerge from dormancy with swelling buds and potentially new growth as temperatures rise and daylight hours increase. Most dormant shrubs start leafing out in April, depending on the specific plant and local weather conditions.

Care:  Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. Grows well in any soil. Pruning is has to be perfectly timed not to interfere with flowering. If you’d like to shape it, you can do so just after it finishes flowering in the springtime. Rejuvenation pruning is recommended. Cut 1/3 of the old, thick branches down completely every three to five years. This will encourage the plant to create juvenile growth, which flowers most abundantly.

Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
    • 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
  • Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

Read our guide to get started with planning a garden

Features

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Dwarf Variety

Characteristics

  • Height: 2-4 ft.
  • Height: 18-30 in.
  • Spread: 24-36 in.
  • Habit: Mounded
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
  • Light Requirements: Part Sun (4-6 Hours)
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