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| Show Off® Sugar Baby Forsythia |
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Lorraine is an Advanced Master Gardener and like me, a hydrangea lover. In her book she gives tips for knowledgeable and novice gardeners alike on how to grow this favorite garden shrub. Each of the thirteen chapters covers the whys and wherefores in easy-to understand language with nearly 150 photos and illustrations. I got one for my mom last Mother's Day and she loves it!
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It's a bit unfair to say that Forsythia are good only for their flowers. That may be true in an
ornamental sense, but these are tough, durable plants. They are a useful choice for places that face pressure from deer browsing, and will also tolerate clay soil.
We selected our varieties because of their superior bloom display. After all, Forsythia do one thing and one thing only - so you want the plant that does that one thing the best. These do, with large flowers covering the stems from base to tip.
We like the Show Off® group because they do their thing in an efficient package. With three sizes available you can choose the plant that's the best fit for your site. After all, when you've got limited space do you really want to give up valuable square footage to a plant with only a few weeks of flower power?
Show Off® grows 5-6', Show Off Starlet™ is 2-3', and Show Off® Sugar Baby® is just 1.5-2.5' tall.
All are hardy to USDA Zone 5 and will grow in full sun or partial shade.
Plant of the Week is written by Jane Beggs-Joles
