Forsythia viridissima Citrus Swizzle
Forsythia viridissima Citrus Swizzle
Forsythia viridissima Citrus Swizzle
Forsythia viridissima Citrus Swizzle
Forsythia viridissima Citrus Swizzle
Forsythia viridissima Citrus Swizzle
No problem, I'm just waiting for the flowering, but I started a bit late this month. Lovely young plant.
Bruno, 12/04/2019
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Description
Forsythia viridissima 'Citrus Swizzle' is a compact and bushy shrub which is particularly ornamental with its variegated leaf in lemon yellow and cream, turning red in autumn. Its early spring flowers are pale yellow, very bright, and bloom on bare branches. This recent and original variety is perfect for small spaces, borders, and container arrangements.
Forsythia viridissima 'Citrus Swizzle' is an American variety introduced in France since 2009. It is a charming small deciduous shrub belonging to the olive family, descending from a species native to eastern China and Korea. It will reach 80 cm to 1m in all directions, showing compact and spreading growth. Like other forsythias, it provides a true spring spectacle in March, literally covered with numerous small bell-shaped flowers in soft and bright yellow. Flowering is followed by the appearance of deciduous foliage. Its long pointed leaves, 8 to 10 cm (3.1 to 3.9 in) long, are very toothed and are a beautiful spring green shade which are heavily but irregularly edged in lemon yellow and then white cream. Its variegation does not burn in the sun and takes on a beautiful reddish-purple hue in autumn.
Forsythia viridissima 'Citrus Swizzle' is hardy and very easy to maintain . It grows in any type of soil that does not retain too much winter water. This variety is ideal for small spaces or small gardens. It also grows very well in pots, given its small size, as well as in isolation, rockeries or in flower beds, especially in the company of Abelia grandiflora, smokebush or with mahonias or lilacs. It can be planted as a low and flowering hedge, as its branching is quite low. In early December, cut a branch or two and put them in a vase, they will bloom for Christmas.
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Forsythia
viridissima
Citrus Swizzle
Oleaceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Forsythia viridissima 'Citrus Swizzle' enjoys a sunny position as well as partial shade, and it thrives in a most well-drained soils. However, it is best to avoid excessively chalky soils. After flowering, every 2 years, prune it back to promote a compact habit and prepare for flowering in the following year. During the first 3 years, a simple removal of dead, thin or misplaced branches will be sufficient.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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