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Show Off Starlet® Forsythia

SHRUB

Description

  • Far more flowers than other forsythia!
  • Space-saving habit makes it perfect for any garden.
  • Deer resistant & shade tolerant shrub.
  • Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 3' tall x 3' wide at maturity.
Zone 5-8
Light part sun/sun
medium

$23.99 Each
Buy 3 get $0.50 off each!
Buy 6 get $1.00 off each!
Buy 9 get $1.50 off each!
Buy 12 get $2.00 off each!
Total
$23.99
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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Description You'll greet spring with extra enthusiasm each year when Show Off Starlet forsythia (Forsythia x) is part of your garden! This Proven Winners selection boasts flowers unlike your regular old types, as they are densely packed in tight clusters along the entire length of the stem. The effect is like shimmering columns of bright gold in the landscape. Plus, it has a versatile, useful, medium size that takes up less space than conventional forsythia and makes it far more suitable to gardens and landscaping around your home. Forsythia aren't just beautiful harbingers of spring - they're also super durable landscape plants, readily growing in difficult soils, even clay. They are unbothered by deer and rabbits and can even grow in shade (though do note that if plants get fewer than four hours of sun, flowering will not be as spectacular). Details How To Grow

Garden Care

Our Guide for Fall Planting

The start of fall may signal the gardening season is coming to a close, but it’s not over yet! There is still plenty of time to enjoy colorful flowers and foliage or even sprinkle in some new perennials and shrubs before winter arrives.

Grow with confidence

Customer Reviews

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J.A.P. (Pennsylvania)

Show Off Starlet® Forsythia

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A.S.
These guys are growing gangbusters

This was one of six plants I ordered for my first order here and subsequently I have ordered two more times this summer. The plants arrive ready to go and grow. These were no different. I got three to plant at edge of pond along with 2 catmint plants. They are growing like gang busters.

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C.B. (Wisconsin)
Healthy Plants

By far the best looking healthiest plants ever from mail order nursery. All 20 plants are doing great so far they look wonderful.

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T.H. (Georgia)
Starlet plant order

It is stable. hopefully getting ready for winter

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K.W. (Virginia)
Healthy plants, packed well

Over the Spring and Summer I have ordered at least 60 plants from Great Garden, including show off starlet forsythia. Each one is growing well. All the plants arrived in a timely manner and packed with care. Fingers crossed they all continue to thrive.

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