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Korean Forsythia Duo

Abeliophyllum distichum

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  • 1 x Abeliophyllum distichum - White Forsythia
  • 1 x Abeliophyllum distichum Roseum

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Korean Forsythia Duo composed of the species Abeliophyllum distichum with white flowers and the variety with pale pink flowers 'Roseum' to bring colour to the garden in February-March. These deciduous bushes are perfect for brightening up flower beds or low hedges during a time of the year when the garden can be a bit dull. Easy to grow, cold-resistant, and drought-tolerant, they adapt to any well-drained soil.
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil type
Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Collection items (2 plants)

  • Abeliophyllum distichum - White Forsythia

    Price per single item: 24,50 €
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  • Abeliophyllum distichum Roseum

    Price per single item: 21,50 €
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Description

This Abeliophyllum distichum duo is ideal for bringing the garden to life in February-March. These deciduous shrubs with a bushy habit, reaching approximately 1.50m in all directions, are less well-known than our yellow forsythias. They are equally charming with their delicate flowers in white and pink and their colourful foliage in autumn. Easy to grow and very hardy, these shrubs adapt to a wide range of soils and climates. Plant them in a shrub border or in a small flowering hedge.

The duo consists of:

x 1 Abeliophyllum distichum: also known as Korean white forsythia. Its slightly scented white flowers appear before the leaves, between February and March.

x 1 Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum': this is the Korean pink forsythia. It produces pale pink flowers that bloom at the same time as the white variety, creating a pastel harmony.

These Korean forsythias should be planted in early spring or October. They can be used in a shrub border, a small hedge, or even a large pot. You can train them against a wall, where they will thrive. Choose a sunny or semi-shaded location, sheltered from cold winds. Grow them in any well-drained, moist to dry soil.

Plant the Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum' in front of the white variety to enhance its pink flowering. Leave an 80cm spacing between each plant. Aim for approximately 3 plants per square metre for optimal density.

This Abeliophyllum distichum duo pairs perfectly with shrubs such as Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn', Mahonia aquifolium, and Japanese quince trees. Viburnum bodnantense, with its highly fragrant pink flowers, should be planted in the background due to its taller stature. Mahonia, with its evergreen leaves and yellow flowers, creates an interesting contrast with the white and pink blooms. Japanese quince trees offer flowers in various colours depending on the variety and bloom just after Abeliophyllum distichum.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time February to March
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance slightly scented

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Abeliophyllum

Species

distichum

Family

Oleaeceae

Origin

East Asia

Product reference21100

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Planting and care

Plant Korean Forsythias in full sun or partial shade (in warm climates), in a sheltered location away from dry and cold winds to protect their early flowering. Grow them in moist to dry soil in summer, always well-drained. The bush is very tolerant and adapts well to both poor and richer soils. It does not like excessive moisture.

In April-May, after flowering, prune all branches to ¼ of their length so that the plant produces new shoots at the base. The young bush can be quite weak, so it requires care.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Planting spacing Every 80 cm
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions In April-May, after flowering, prune all branches to ¼ of their length so that the plant produces new shoots at the base.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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