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Magical Gold Forsythia
SKU:
1979850
UPC:
014949004395
$15.99
- Extra-large, rich golden-yellow blooms cloak bare stems in early spring for a true “first burst of spring” moment.
- Medium-size, easy-care forsythia that becomes a focal point in bloom, then blends into borders with lush green foliage.
- Great for informal hedges and foundation plantings—bright color up front, dependable structure all season.
- Waterwise once established and tolerant of a range of garden conditions with minimal maintenance.
Magical Gold Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia ‘Kolgold’) delivers a knockout early-spring show with extra-large, rich golden-yellow flowers that completely shroud its leafless stems. As the blooms fade, fresh green foliage emerges, transforming this shrub from a spring spotlight into a calm, handsome backdrop for summer color. With a naturally balanced shape and a manageable mature size, it’s ideal for hedges, driveway borders, and foundation plantings where you want bold seasonal drama without constant fuss. Plant in full sun for best flowering, water deeply while establishing, and enjoy a reliable, waterwise shrub that announces spring in unforgettable style.
Plant Description
A deciduous forsythia selected for extra-large, golden-yellow blooms that smother bare stems in early spring, followed by rich green foliage that blends easily into mixed plantings.
Bloom Time & Flower Color
Blooms in early spring with abundant, rich golden-yellow flowers that create maximum impact before leaves emerge.
Habit & Mature Size
Moderate growing; typically reaches about 5 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide, forming a shrub that’s substantial yet easy to place in most landscapes.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun is best for the most flowers and the brightest spring display. Suitable in partial sun, but bloom is most impressive with plenty of light.
Watering
Water when the top 3 inches of soil are dry. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots; once established, reduce frequency and water during extended dry spells.
Soil & Drainage
Easy to grow in average to poor, well-drained soils. Avoid persistently soggy sites for best long-term vigor and root health.
Hardiness
Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8. Deciduous habit means it drops leaves in winter and returns with fresh growth and blooms each spring.
Pruning & Maintenance
Prune to shape immediately after flowering to preserve next year’s bloom potential. Feed before new growth begins in spring for best performance.
Hedge & Landscape Uses
Excellent as an informal hedge, driveway edge, or border anchor. Use as a spring-bright divider, or place at the back of a shrub border to light up the landscape before most plants leaf out.
Design Notes
Looks outstanding against fences and evergreens, where the early blooms glow. After bloom, the green foliage becomes a supportive backdrop for summer-flowering shrubs and perennials.
Problem-Solving Traits
Low-maintenance and waterwise once established, with added tolerance for challenging conditions such as deer pressure, coastal exposure, black walnut proximity, and road salt.
Companion Planting
Pair with witch hazel, quince, redbud, hellebores, and iris to create a coordinated early-season bloom sequence and a layered spring display.
- Extra-large, rich golden-yellow blooms cloak bare stems in early spring for a true “first burst of spring” moment.
- Medium-size, easy-care forsythia that becomes a focal point in bloom, then blends into borders with lush green foliage.
- Great for informal hedges and foundation plantings—bright color up front, dependable structure all season.
- Waterwise once established and tolerant of a range of garden conditions with minimal maintenance.
Magical Gold Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia ‘Kolgold’) delivers a knockout early-spring show with extra-large, rich golden-yellow flowers that completely shroud its leafless stems. As the blooms fade, fresh green foliage emerges, transforming this shrub from a spring spotlight into a calm, handsome backdrop for summer color. With a naturally balanced shape and a manageable mature size, it’s ideal for hedges, driveway borders, and foundation plantings where you want bold seasonal drama without constant fuss. Plant in full sun for best flowering, water deeply while establishing, and enjoy a reliable, waterwise shrub that announces spring in unforgettable style.
Plant Description
A deciduous forsythia selected for extra-large, golden-yellow blooms that smother bare stems in early spring, followed by rich green foliage that blends easily into mixed plantings.
Bloom Time & Flower Color
Blooms in early spring with abundant, rich golden-yellow flowers that create maximum impact before leaves emerge.
Habit & Mature Size
Moderate growing; typically reaches about 5 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide, forming a shrub that’s substantial yet easy to place in most landscapes.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun is best for the most flowers and the brightest spring display. Suitable in partial sun, but bloom is most impressive with plenty of light.
Watering
Water when the top 3 inches of soil are dry. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots; once established, reduce frequency and water during extended dry spells.
Soil & Drainage
Easy to grow in average to poor, well-drained soils. Avoid persistently soggy sites for best long-term vigor and root health.
Hardiness
Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8. Deciduous habit means it drops leaves in winter and returns with fresh growth and blooms each spring.
Pruning & Maintenance
Prune to shape immediately after flowering to preserve next year’s bloom potential. Feed before new growth begins in spring for best performance.
Hedge & Landscape Uses
Excellent as an informal hedge, driveway edge, or border anchor. Use as a spring-bright divider, or place at the back of a shrub border to light up the landscape before most plants leaf out.
Design Notes
Looks outstanding against fences and evergreens, where the early blooms glow. After bloom, the green foliage becomes a supportive backdrop for summer-flowering shrubs and perennials.
Problem-Solving Traits
Low-maintenance and waterwise once established, with added tolerance for challenging conditions such as deer pressure, coastal exposure, black walnut proximity, and road salt.
Companion Planting
Pair with witch hazel, quince, redbud, hellebores, and iris to create a coordinated early-season bloom sequence and a layered spring display.
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