Hardiness:  USDA Zone 4

Bloom Time:  Early Spring

Bloom Color:  Bright golden-yellow

Foliage Color:  Dark green

Size:  3 – 6 feet

Exposure:  Full sun

Soil: Prefers a good loose soil, but will do well in any soil. pH adaptable and withstands city conditions and is air pollution tolerant.

Pruning: Best done immediately after flowering. Old stems can be removed or can be cut back to the ground. Shaping should be done at this time.

Watering: Medium moisture

Wildlife: None

Type: Deciduous

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.  

Uses: groupings, masses on banks or slopes, woodland gardens with dappled sun.

Breeder:  Minier Nursery of France

Interested in seeing a stellar fireworks show before the 4^th of July? This little beauty will be a blast of early spring color from the ground up! Forsythia is no longer one of those plants that you have to take the pruning shears to. There are many alternative, new compact growers that will give you a bang for your buck and this little guy is one of them.

Show Off™ is not your typical Forsythia! It is compact and full of blooms from the ground to the ends of every stem. Older varieties can become out of control and often victims of pruning. This little beauty will stay small so there is no need to prune. This variety is a vast improvement over all. Now you can have your hedge – tight and compact the way you want it without doing any work.