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Named after William Forsyth, an 18th century Scottish horticulturist, the forsythia is a deciduous shrub that is native to China, Korea, and Europe. In Iowa, forsythias typically bloom in early to mid-April. The four-petaled flowers vary from light yellow to bright golden yellow and persist for 10 to 14 days.
In this way, where does forsythia grow best?
Light. Forsythia plants grow best in full sun. Try to place your forsythia in an area that gets at least six hours of direct sun daily. If it's less than this, you may notice the plant doesn't produce as many flowers.
Considering this, is forsythia easy to grow?
Fast growing Forsythia bushes are easy to grow. Established plants require little, or no care. Grow Forsythia plants in full sun to partial shade. They will grow well in most soils.
Forsythia bushes will grow in sandy, dry soils, but prefer a loam that is well-draining. Work 2 to 3 inches of organic compost into the planting area to a depth of about 10 inches if the soil is sandy. Prune a forsythia after flowering is complete and the bush has been growing for at least one year.