Forsythia or goldilocks are not wrongly considered harbingers of spring in the garden. The yellow flowers are among the first of the garden year. Forsythia blooms for many years. If there is no flowering, care errors are responsible.
When is the flowering time of forsythia?
The flowering period of forsythia begins in March and ends in May. The bright yellow flowers appear in front of the green leaves and only grow on older shoots of the bush.
The blooming time of the forsythia
- Flowering season begins in March
- Flowering season ends in May
- First flowers appear, then leaves
- Flowers only grow on older shoots
Forsythia begins to bloom in March. The yellow flowers of the forsythia shine in almost all ornamental gardens. Depending on the weather, the flowering period extends into May.
Forsythia flowers appear first. Only when the flowering period is over do the green leaves grow. That's why the bushes appear so bright yellow.
Countless bell-like flowers form on the forsythia branches. They gave the ornamental shrub the nickname Goldilocks.
Flowers are not fertilized
Forsythia are hybrids that do not produce fertile flowers. They provide no food for bees, butterflies and other insects.
The shrubs are therefore usually not planted in natural gardens.
When the forsythia doesn't bloom
If the forsythia does not bloom, in most cases it is due to incorrect pruning.
Flowers only develop on older shoots. If these are removed when pruning in autumn, no flowers can develop.
Forsythias are therefore cut in spring after flowering. As soon as the flowers turn brown, you should grab secateurs (€14.00 on Amazon).
Forsythia flowers are sensitive to frost
If the frost returns when the forsythia has already bloomed, the flowers freeze. In contrast to shrubs, they are not hardy.
Tips & Tricks
Rose lovers know to sharpen the secateurs when the forsythia blooms. The spring blooming season is exactly the right time to cut back the roses and shape them.
