Forsythia planting and care outdoors in spring

Blooming forsythia, strewn with hundreds of bright yellow flowers, is impossible to miss! If the summer resident wants to be decorated with forsythia every spring, planting and care in the open field are key stages on the path to success.

Perennial shrubs, one of the first to break the monochrome of early spring, came to Europe from Asia and were named after the botanist who brought the first seedlings to the Old World. Today forsythia is the most popular type for landscaping and creating hedges.

How and when to organize planting and caring for forsythia in the open field at their summer cottage? What does a shrub need for friendly growth?

Conditions for planting forsythia in the open field

Forsythia is an amazing plant that changes its appearance every season. In the spring, these are branches devoid of leaves, but densely strewn with flowers. In summer, the bush is covered with greenery, which changes color to golden or purple in autumn. When looking for a place for forsythia, you should pay attention to areas where the shrub will be clearly visible and illuminated.

Although forsythia tolerate shade, in the sun the bush forms more dense and even. The plant is undemanding to soil fertility, but it develops better on soil with an alkaline reaction, good drainage. Culture:

undemanding to care;
has excellent frost resistance, simplifying the wintering of forsythia in the open field;
tolerates drought well;
responds well to haircuts and can be used for growing hedges.

There are two options for planting forsythia in the ground: in spring and in autumn. In the first case, young shrubs after acclimatization immediately begin to grow, giving new shoots. Bushes transferred to the garden in autumn only take root, and begin to grow after wintering.

Timing of planting forsythia in the ground

The time for transferring seedlings to the garden is chosen depending on the region and the quality of the planting material. Many nurseries today offer young plants with a closed root system. Seedlings grown in containers are transplanted together with an earthen clod, so the roots do not suffer, the bush easily and quickly adapts to a new place of residence. And the summer resident is guaranteed easy care for forsythia in the open field after planting, whenever it happens: in spring, summer or autumn.

For seedlings with an open root system, it is better to plant in the spring months, when the threat of sudden frosts goes away, or in the fall, about a month before the onset of seasonal cold weather. During this period of time, the shrub will acclimate and be able to prepare for winter.

Since the climatic conditions in the regions of the country are seriously different, there is a significant difference in the timing of planting and caring for forsythia in the open field, in the Moscow region and, for example, in central and northern Siberia, where the heat comes later, and the summer is much shorter:

If you delay planting plants in the garden, their adaptation and rooting will be delayed, and the shoots that have dedicated over the summer will not have time to get stronger before the onset of frost.
Early spring planting threatens with the danger of freezing of the buds, the tops of the shoots, and with severe frosts on the soil, damage to the points of growth and roots.

In autumn, planting forsythia in the ground also depends on weather and climatic conditions and can vary even within one region, for example, as large as the Urals. If in the south gardeners live according to a calendar similar to that used by summer residents of the middle lane, then in the north the weather is much more severe and changeable.

Planting forsythia in open ground

Forsythia prefer dry, drained soil and do not tolerate stagnant moisture in the soil. Therefore, at the bottom of the planting pits 60 cm deep and 50 cm wide, powerful drainage is made from broken brick, expanded clay or gravel. It is especially important not to neglect this measure in areas with dense soil that retains water and where groundwater is too close. An example is planting and caring for forsythia in the Leningrad region.

A layer of sand and a previously prepared soil mixture are poured over the drainage on the basis of:

2 pieces of leafy land;
1 part peat;
1 part sand.

For each hole, 200 grams of sifted wood ash is mixed into the ground. The substrate is poured with a mound, on the sides of which the roots of the bush are spread. After filling the hole, the soil is compacted and watered abundantly at the rate of 10-15 liters per plant. In the fall, after planting forsythia, caring for the shrub consists in dense mulching of the trunk circle. This will help conserve water in the soil and protect the roots from hypothermia.

Mulch will help in spring, especially where summer comes quickly, and the soil dries quickly, covered with a dense, impenetrable crust.

Caring for forsythia after planting in the open field

An important advantage of forsythia is its simplicity and the absence of any special care. In the warm season, shrubs that grow rapidly with minimal care need:

in irrigation, if there is no natural precipitation, and the soil under the plants is completely dry;
in maintaining the cleanliness and looseness of the trunk circles;
in a triple feeding;
in a haircut that helps maintain the health and shape of the crown.

In hot dry times, the plants are watered abundantly once or twice a month, the field of which is loosened, weeded and mulched. Lowland peat mixed with humus and wood ash can be used as mulch. This composition protects the roots from overheating and is an excellent long-acting fertilizer. In addition, shrubs respond well to full fertilization before and after flowering.

In the second half of summer, you should not fertilize shrubs with nitrogen. It will cause active growth of young shoots, which, even with proper planting and caring for forsythia in the Urals, Siberia and in the middle lane, will not have time to ripen and will die with the onset of frost.

An important part of caring for forsythia is pruning the shrub. For sanitary purposes, the removal of dead, old or damaged branches is carried out in the spring, and a haircut to maintain shape - in early summer, when the mass flowering ends. Until recently, shoots yellow from flowers can be shortened by half the length, and old branches are cut above the ground so that several buds remain at the base.

Once every 3-4 years, forsythia is rejuvenated by evenly cutting all shoots by half or two-thirds of the length. Over the summer, the plant will restore the crown, which will be dense, uniform and young, so that next spring it will please with a friendly bright flowering.

In most regions, the plant winters excellently without shelter. If the winters have little snow, before wintering, forsythia in the open field is gently tilted to the ground, fixed and covered with spruce branches or dense non-woven material. At the first opportunity, the bushes are covered with snow.

Reproduction of forsythia in the open field

The remaining parts of the branches after pruning are an excellent material for obtaining cuttings that will serve for the propagation of forsythia.The green shoots are cut into pieces 10-15 cm long so that each one has several healthy buds. The lower leaves are cut off, and the resulting stalk, after treatment with a rooting stimulant, is planted in a greenhouse.

In the fall, another method for breeding forsythia in the open field is possible. Lignified cuttings are planted in a school organized in a quiet place protected from wind and flooding. For the time remaining before the cold weather, the seedling will give roots, and 2-3 buds left above the surface of the soil will wake up in the spring and form a young crown of a dwarf shrub. In the coming fall, such plants can be planted in a permanent place.

Planting forsythia in a permanent place - video

Forsythia - one of the most ancient shrubs belonging to the olive family.

With the onset of spring, it blooms one of the first among the other decorative cultures.

Its yellow flowers bloom before the leaves and delight with their flowering for 2-3 weeks.

Yellow flowers give way to green leaves, and in autumn they turn lilac-red.

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Before planting this plant, you need to decide on its type, this is mainly depends on the climatein which the flower will grow.

Although all varieties of forsythia withstand frost up to - 10 degrees, many can freeze even under a winter shelter. And this subsequently has a bad effect on growth and flowering.

For example, Forsythia is greenest and hanging very susceptible to frost, it is better to grow them in the southern regions. Forsythia ovoid and European are the most frost-resistant species.

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Landing

Pits for planting this plant are prepared in advance. They are filled with the following composition: 1 part of humus, 1 part of sheet soil and 2 parts of sand.

If the acidity of the land on the site is increased, neutralized lime or chalk solution (300 - 400 g) or wood ash is added to each hole for planting (200 g).

Drainage is made of crushed stone and crushed bricks, the layer of which should be 15-20 cm. A layer of sand 6-8 cm is poured on top.

The distance between each plant should be 1.5 - 2 meters, the depth of the hole is 50 - 70 cm. Its parameters are 60x60 or 70x50 cm. It is better to plant forsythia in the fall, before frosts come.

When choosing a place, it should be borne in mind that the plant will bloom in a few years up to 3m in height and 2m in width.

Freshly planted shrubs are watered abundantly and a layer of mulch is laid (peat, humus, rotted foliage), the branches are tilted to the ground, fixed with wire and make a shelter for the plant so that it can overwinter and not freeze.

Moreover, you need to cover all types of forsythia. For these purposes, materials are used through which air penetrates. This is necessary so that the shoots and buds do not vomit during the thaw.

You can cover the bush with needles. In the spring, the material is removed from the plant, the branches are straightened, and the flooring is removed from the leaves.

Although you can plant a shrub in the spring. When buying seedlings, it is advisable to choose them with a closed rhizome. In this case, they will take root better.

Ideal drop-off location will be where there is a lot of sunshine. But also the plant should be away from drafts and wind.

But a slight partial shade will not harm the plant either. Many flower lovers prefer to plant forsythia in the country because of its unpretentiousness to watering. This is important if it is not always possible to water it in a timely manner.

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Care

In early spring, before flowering shrubs you need to feed mineral fertilizers - 1m270 grams.

When the plant has bloomed and the next flower buds are laid, you can use the kemiru wagon (100 grams per m²).

If there is enough rainfall, then additional watering for the forsythia is not necessary.

It is better adapted to dry weather than excess moisture.

But still, if in summer there is a long sultry weather without rain, then once a month the shrubs must be watered with 10 liters of water under each.

After watering, the soil around the flower is loosened and compost is added.

It should be carried out regularly weeding forsythia... When weeding, it is necessary to loosen the soil with one shovel bayonet. This allows air to freely penetrate to the roots and nourish them.

At the beginning of spring, it will be beneficial for the plant mulching the ground around manure, which at the same time will be a top dressing.

The plant is very resistant to pests and diseases... When wilting, it is sprayed with zineb or foundation.

If nematodes are found, then the soil around the forsythia is disinfected with carbation. With bacteriosis, the shrub is uprooted and removed.

Pruning

For the first year or two, the young shrub is not cut off, except that the shoots that have suffered from frost. An adult bush is also relieved of frozen branches in the spring.

The main pruning work occurs in the summer, when the flowering period ends. Branches that have faded are made half shorter.

Old or dried up branches are cut off and leave only 5-6 cm from the ground level, from them new lateral shoots will grow in the future.

By pruning, you can shape the plant into a ball or bowl, and control the density and height of the shrub.

To activate growth and make the forsythia more lush in the future, it is necessary to cut it by 2/3 or even shorter once every 3 years. This is a kind of anti-aging procedure.

From the base, young shoots are activated, the number of which will be greater than before. So that the shrub does not lose its decorative appearance, it must be pruned every 3 to 4 years. If this is not done, the branches will stretch out and bloom worse.

Circumcision is performed in several stages.:

removal of old coarse branches under the base (1/4 of the total);

cutting off dead branches and thinning thick bushes;

shortening of faded shoots by ½ of their length, taking into account the decorative type of forsythia.

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Reproduction

The plant propagates quite simply - by layering, cuttings, and less often by seeds.

Layers

This method is most often used because of its simplicity.

If forsythia branches bend to the ground, and they will come into contact with it for a long time, then they will soon take root themselves.

But it is better to monitor the reproduction yourself and choose the best branch, bending it to the ground and digging it in.

It is necessary to cut the bark in the place where the branch is dug. In the spring, when the shoot takes root, it can be transplanted from the main bush to another location.

In a year, the young forsythia will already bloom.

Cuttings

This method is also quite simple. Can multiply lignified and young shoots... Young green cuttings are cut in early summer.

To begin with, they are kept in a solution from the root for some time, they are planted with a priest in specially prepared soil and covered with a film so that create greenhouse conditions.

Already in the fall, the cutting will take root and take root well.

At this time, it can be assigned to a permanent place and covered with a ball of dry foliage for the winter.

Lignified cuttings are cut for planting in the fall. Their length should be up to 18 cm. They are planted in the ground 10 cm deep. Several buds are left on the surface. In order for the plant to overwinter, it is covered with dry leaves.

Seeds

This method is rarely used. The percentage of seed germination in the region of 40%. Them sown in boxes with soil in spring... The first shoots appear in a month.

Young shoots grow up to 6 cm per year.In the second year, they can grow up to 30 cm, they can already be planted in open ground and left to winter under a thick layer of leaves.

The first flowering of such a shrub occurs in the 4-6th year of life.

Forsythia is a good option for gardeners and summer residents. With this shrub, you can create a vibrant colorful fence. In addition, by giving it the desired decorative shape, you can organically fit it into the landscape design of any site.

Forsythia (Forsythia) or forsythia is a plant in the form of shrubs or small trees. It is a member of the Olive family. The main feature of forsythia is considered to be its early flowering, the bush is covered with bright yellow flowers in early spring, long before its first leaves appear.

This genus is one of the most ancient on earth. First of all, this is proved by a very wide natural habitat. Six types of forsythia originate from East Asian countries such as Japan, China and the Republic of Korea. Only one species grows in Europe Forsythia europaea or translated from Latin European forsythia. Most often it can be found on the Balkan Peninsula and in Germany.

The plant got its name thanks to the Scottish botanist William Forsyth. He is one of the founders of the Royal Horticultural Society, and is also known for being the main gardener of Kensington Palace for a long time. It was William who introduced forsythia to Europe, borrowing it from the wild flora of China.

> Description

Forsythia grows in the form of small trees or bushes. She can reach from one to three meters in height... The trunk of this plant is covered with rough gray-brown bark. Most species have simple opposite leaves without stipules. They are oval in shape with jagged edges, can be from two to fifteen centimeters in length. On the shoots they are arranged crosswise - in pairs, two at each node. Some species boast trifoliate leaves, their plate is divided into three parts: two lateral and one central.

The forsythia bloom period begins in early spring and lasts on average up to three weeks, but sometimes it can last longer. The inflorescences are bright yellow in color, consist of flowers that resemble bells in their shape. In their place, the fruits of the plant are formed - capsules filled with winged seeds.

Forsythia begins to bloom long before the first foliage appears, then the flowers are replaced by green leaves, which acquire a purple hue closer to autumn.

Types and varieties

Forsythia - spring messenger, with its aroma and bright, sunny bloom, it decorates gray streets and reminds people of the imminent arrival of heat. To date, within the framework of botany, seven main species of this beautiful flowering plant have been recorded:

Forsythia europaea or European forsythia.

Forsythia ovata or ovoid forsythia.

Forsythia x intermedia or intermediate forsythia.

Forsythia hanging, drooping or drooping - Forsythia suspensa.

Forsythia abeliophyllum - Snow or white forsythia.

Forsythia viridissima or dark green forsythia.

Forsythia giraldiana or forsythia giralda.

Let's take a closer look at the most popular ones.

> European forsythia

This species is considered the most common in Russia. Such popularity is due to the unpretentiousness of the plant and its frost resistance - it is able to develop well and bloom even in climatic conditions of middle latitude and Siberia.

Forsythia European looks like a short one upright shrub... She can only grow up to two meters in height. She has oblong, whole-edged (without denticles and grooves) leaves up to seven centimeters in length. The flowers grow singly, their shape is similar to bells and are colored yellow with a golden tint.

Forsythia ovoid

Ovate forsythia is a small shrub that grows from one and a half to two meters in height... They have spreading branches covered with gray bark with a yellowish tinge. The leaves can be up to seven centimeters long. In summer, they are painted in bright green, and closer to autumn they acquire a purple hue.

Bright yellow inflorescences consist of single, medium-sized flowers with a diameter of up to two centimeters. The flowering period of this species begins earlier than that of other forsythia.

Plants tolerate winter cold, dry periods well and grow quite quickly. The most popular varieties related to this species:

Tetragold - shrub rarely exceeding one meter in height. The flowering period begins in mid-April. Inflorescences consist of single dark yellow flowers with a diameter of up to three centimeters.

Goldsauber - is considered a very valuable variety. It is very popular among gardeners due to its large yellow flowers with a golden hue and frost resistance. The flowering period begins in April and lasts about three weeks.

Spring Glory - shrub up to three meters in height. In summer, the crown has a rich green color. Closer to autumn, it acquires an additional shade from pale yellow to dark purple, which is why it becomes quite variegated. The bloom is very abundant, the flowers are large, painted in a bright yellow color.

> Intermediate forsythia

Intermediate forsythia is a hybrid created by crossing dark green and drooping forsythia. It grows up to three meters in height and begins to bloom only in the fourth year after planting.

She has oblong leaves, up to ten centimeters in length... They are most often toothed, but plants with trifoliate foliage can be found. The crown is painted in a dark green color, which does not change until late autumn. Bright yellow flowers form inflorescences of several pieces. The flowering period runs from April to May. The species is very winter-hardy, drought-resistant, grows quickly and well. Varieties:

Spectabilis - is considered a very beautiful variety. The bushes are low, only a meter high. The main feature is the crown of this species. It is very thick and lush, can reach one hundred and twenty centimeters in diameter. In summer, the foliage is colored green, in autumn it turns purple or bright yellow.

Denziflora —Small bush, can reach one and a half meters in height or less. The volume of the crown is usually equal to the height of the plant. The flowers are twisted, have a pale yellow color. It begins to bloom in March, the inflorescences last for about two to three weeks. This variety is afraid of frost.

Beatrix Farrand - bushes up to four meters high. The flowers are bright yellow with dark yellow stripes at the base.

Planting forsythia

The early onset of the flowering period favorably distinguishes forsythia against the background of other shrubs. Unpretentiousness to the location and care only add to its popularity among flower growers. Noting some of the features that should be considered when growing this wonderful flowering bush:

This plant is very light-requiring, but grows well even in the shade.

Forsythia prefers calcareous soils.

Closer to autumn, the green crown of the bush acquires a golden or purple-violet hue, which again attracts the attention of all passers-by.

Experienced gardeners prefer to place forsythia against the background of dark green conifers, since in such a place it looks most impressive.

When to plant forsythia

Transplanting and planting forsythia should be done in the spring or early fall, before the onset of frost, so that it can take root even before winter. The most suitable place for this plant, with good lighting and partial shade, well protected from wind and drafts. Of course, forsythia feel good even in the shade, but nevertheless, it is better to choose bright places for heat-loving bushes.

The composition of the soil for the plant does not really matter, but it takes root and develops best in slightly alkaline dry soils.If your site has rather acidic soil, dig up the ground beforehand diluting it with wood ash.

How to plant forsythia correctly

Let's start planting forsythia:

After you have chosen a place for forsythia on your site, it is time to prepare the planting pits. The optimal size is 50 to 50 to 60, in such cases the earthen lump will be at a depth of thirty to forty centimeters, as required.

If you decide to plant several bushes in close proximity to each other, then the distance between the holes should be not less than thirty to forty centimeters.

Prepare nutrient soil. To do this, mix one kilogram of leafy soil, five hundred grams of sand, half a kilogram of peat and two hundred grams of wood ash.

Fill the planting hole with a good layer of drainage material. For these purposes, expanded clay, broken brick or crushed stone are most often used. The thickness of the drainage layer should be fifteen to twenty centimeters.

Fill the drain with sand. The sand layer should be ten centimeters thick.

Cover the sand with nutritious soil.

Place the seedlings in the planting holes, sprinkle with soil and compact wellto give the plant stability and avoid gaps between the roots.

Sprinkle the seedlings liberally after planting.

If you planted bushes in the spring, then they will need regular care. Forsythia, planted in autumn, requires more attention. Without fail, the root square will need to be mimicked, regardless of the plant's belonging to a particular species. For the winter, the seedlings should be covered with a special material. It must be breathable so that the flower buds do not get blocked in the event of winter thaws.

> Care for forsythia

Caring for forsythia in the open field is not much different from caring for any garden shrub. If there is sufficient precipitation in the summer, the plant does not need additional watering. But if it turns out to be arid, you will have to spill forsythia about one or two times a month, ten to twelve liters for each bush.

After every rain and watering it is necessary to loosen the soil and remove weeds in an earthen square of forsythia. In order for the root system to be able to saturate with oxygen, loosening should be carried out to the depth of the shovel bayonet. After this procedure, mulch the soil, this can be done with compost or dry soil.

Plant feeding

Fertilize forsythia three times in one season, starting in early spring. To do this, in the near-trunk circle, not close to the bush, a thick layer of rotted manure is laid out, then it is plentifully spilled with water. With this method of feeding, manure is for forsythia and organic fertilizer and mulch.

In April, mineral fertilizers are applied at the rate of sixty to seventy grams per square meter. After the end of the flowering period, when the plant begins to lay fresh flower buds for the next year, it should be fertilized with kemira - wagon in the calculation of one hundred to one hundred twenty grams per square meter.

Pruning

Young plants only need sanitary pruning. To do this, cut off all dry, broken and frozen shoots. In adult bushes, with the arrival of spring, the frozen ends of the branches should be removed. The main pruning is done in the summer, after the end of the flowering period. During it, all faded shoots are shortened in half, and old and dry ones are cut, which will lead to the formation of fresh shoots.

With the help of pruning, you can adjust the density and height of the crown, as well as the shape of the shrub. It can be spherical or cupped. If you wish to rejuvenate an adult plant, then cut all branches by four to six centimeters. This procedure activates the growth of fresh young shoots.

Keep in mind - you should not abuse such haircuts, this can lead to the fact that forsythia begins to actively grow, but it will stop blooming altogether.Anti-aging pruning should be done no more than once every three to four years, otherwise she can lose all her decorative qualities.

Pests and diseases

With good care, forsythia is resistant to various diseases and pests, but at times it can be affected by moniliosis, wilting and bacteriosis. Moniliosis can be recognized by the appearance of brown spots on the foliage. To save the plant you will need remove all affected tissue... Withering can be cured by spraying a solution of foundationol, but you cannot get rid of bacteriosis, so you have to dig out the bush along with the entire root system and burn it so that the disease does not spread to other plants.

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An ancient species of shrubs of the olive family, it blooms beautifully in early spring. Due to its decorativeness and unpretentiousness, it is widespread. Forsythia is not whimsical to care for, and planting it in open ground is very simple.

Description of forsythia

A brightly flowering shrub in early spring immediately attracts attention. Against the background of nature that has not yet awakened, the delicate golden bell-shaped flowers of forsythia remind of the arrival of spring.

The country of origin of the plant is China. Various species have a wide geography of distribution in the Balkan Peninsula, Japan and Korea. You can grow shrubs in the Leningrad region, Moscow and even Siberia. But in the latter case, they will need careful shelter for the winter.

Forsythia or European forsythia grows in height by 1-3m. In width, the shrub grows up to 2 m. After lush flowering, oval-shaped leaves bloom from 4 to 13 cm in length. Forsythia is cold-resistant, resistant to pest infestation and is easily cultivated in the middle lane.

Forsythia shrub flowers close up

Most popular varieties

Among the wide variety of varieties and types of shrubs, the following are most common:

Greening. Distributed on mountain slopes in China. The plant is distinguished by its large size and erect branches. It has large dark green leaves. The size of yellow-green flowers is up to 3 cm.

Hanging. The place of growth is the northern and central region of China. Cultivated in the Crimea, Moldova and the Caucasus. Hanging forsythia grows up to 3 m. The greenery of the foliage is colored yellow in summer, and in shades of purple in autumn. Flowers of golden color have orange corollas. It is considered the most beautiful species.

Giralda. It is of North Chinese origin. Outwardly, the plant is similar to the European one. During the period of abundant flowering, the Giralda is covered with small yellow flowers that hide the shoots. The leaves are oval, dark green with a gloss above and pale below. It is winter hardy.

Ovate. It grows in Korea, where the shrub grows 1.5 m. The flowers have elongated bright yellow petals. Leaves with a glossy dark green color have an oval shape and grow up to 7 cm. Cultivated in the Non-Black Earth Zone.

Intermediate - it is a hybrid derived from a dangling and verdant species. The shrub has a decorative appearance due to slightly hanging branches. Blooms in early summer. During this period, the bush is completely covered with golden yellow flowers. After flowering, leaves bloom, retaining their green color until autumn. The hybrid has several forms. All are cold-resistant and suitable for growing in the Non-Black Earth Region.

Goldsauber. Popular view. It is valued for its large yellow inflorescences. The flowering period is from the middle of April. Flowering lasts about 3 weeks.

Landing rules shrub in open ground

Forsythia has good survival rate and growth. The best time for planting is spring or autumn, while there is still no frost. When decorating a garden plot, the shrub is assigned a place in the garden, along the fence or path.

A place for planting shrubs is chosen sunny or with a slight partial shade.Lack of light and heat negatively affects the plant and may not bloom. Dry soil is suitable for planting, because the plant does not require moisture. Sufficient for the growth of rain and melt water.

Duration of flowering forsythia is from 20 to 25 days.

How to plant a shrub?

The bushes are planted in prepared pits 50x50 cm and a depth of 60 cm.The pits are filled with drainage from broken brick or crushed stone with a layer of 20 cm.Then a layer of sand 10 cm is poured and a nutrient mixture of sand, peat, leaf earth in a ratio of 1: 1: 2 with the addition of ash (200 g).

When planting, you need to deepen the root by 30-40 cm. Sprinkle the seedling, compact and water the soil.

When planting several bushes in a group, the pits are located at a distance of about 1.5 m from each other.

In the case of a spring planting of a bush, it does not require special care. For autumn planting, mulching with "breathing" material will be required so that the buds do not disappear during thaws.

Freshly planted forsythia cuttings

Care rules after landing

The shrub is unpretentious to care for and not picky about watering. Watering the plant is necessary only in drought 1-2 times a month, based on a bucket of water per 1 bush. Moistened soil should be loosened and weeds removed. To ensure the flow of air to the root system, loosening is carried out on the bayonet of the shovel. The adjacent area is mulched with compost.

The plant needs feeding three times a season. At the beginning of spring, along the contour of the near-trunk circle, rotted manure in a thick layer and watered with water. In April, the soil is fertilized with mineral fertilizers, applying 70 g per 1 m2.

At the end of flowering, the laying of flower buds begins. During this period, forsythia also needs feeding. Use the drug Kemira-universal at the rate of 100 g per 1 m2.

Young plants do not require pruning, only in the spring they remove the frozen areas.

An adult plant is pruned in the summer after flowering. Dry and old branches are cut at a height of 5 cm above the ground. Faded branches are cut in half. By pruning, they give the shrub a decorative shape. Once every 4 years, rejuvenation is carried out, cutting the bush by 2/3. Pruning stimulates flowering and prevents the shrub from stretching.

Unusually beautiful forsythia bush near the house

Propagation by cuttings

The most common way of reproduction is vegetative. Cuttings are done in June. Twigs of 15 cm are cut and the lower leaves are removed. Treat with a stimulant. For planting, perlite or sand is prepared and planted in a greenhouse. Sometimes cuttings harvested in October are rooted. They are planted in the garden, buried in the ground to the second or third bud. Buried twigs for the winter are covered with fallen leaves. With the arrival of spring, the cuttings will begin to grow, and in the fall there will be seedlings.

Forsythia takes root well by layering. In summer or early autumn, young branches bend to the ground.

At the base, the twig is pulled together with wire. An incision is made in the area of the bark that touches the ground. The shoot is fixed to the ground and covered with soil. After a short time, rooting will occur. In the spring, they are cut off from the bush and planted. Flowering occurs in a year.

Green forsythia cuttings ready for transplant

Sowing seeds in autumn

The seeds are harvested in the fall after ripening. In the last decade of March, they are placed in containers with soil, watered and covered with foil. Seedlings will be after 4-5 weeks. When the seedlings grow 5 cm, they are planted in a greenhouse or in open ground.

Young forsythia bushes with flowers

When sown with seeds, flowering will be for 5 years.

Diseases and problems of growing

The plant is resistant to disease. However, wilting, moniliosis and bacteriosis are sometimes observed. For the treatment of wilting, spraying with 5% foundation is used. Unfortunately, bacteriosis cannot be cured. The bush will have to be destroyed.

Moniliosis disease manifests itself as brownish spots on the foliage. The fight is carried out by cutting out the lesions.

Forsythia is affected by a nematode. To eliminate the disease, the soil is treated with carbation.

Application in landscape gardening

Forsythia bushes are decorative and are planted in large alpine hills, hedges and individual plantings. When planted with muscari, it creates an attractive yellow-blue bloom. It goes well with conifers. Planting single shrubs against a background of blue and green spruce and juniper gives a beautiful composition.

With a slight investment of time, you can grow decorative forsythia on your site, which is within the power of novice growers.