Proven Winners' "Show Off"
Forsythia × intermedia 'Mindor'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 48-72 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level. |
| Chilling hours | 1000 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2025 |
| Bed | Ko-Ja Garden |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable to most well-drained soils. |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Medium green. |
| Bloom | Yellow. |
| Fruit | Capsule. |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings. |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Daffodils, tulips. |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water moderately until established. Flourishes in full sun to partial shade.
Maintenance
Prune immediately after spring flowering to maintain shape.
Cleanup
Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter.
Notes
Developed by Proven Winners. Clifton Park, NY averages 1000-1500+ chill hours, easily fulfilling this shrub's 1000-hour requirement.