Description

Looking for a forsythia with real character? Forsythia ‘Discovery’ is a great choice. Forsythia ‘Discovery’ is a compact forsythia that flowers early in spring, covering its bare stems with masses of bright yellow flowers. Its smaller size makes it suitable for small gardens and containers.

Forsythia is one of the classic signs of spring, smothering its bare stems in bright yellow, star-shaped flowers from March. It is vigorous, easy to grow and thrives in almost any garden.

Key features of Forsythia ‘Discovery’

• Plant type: Deciduous spring-flowering shrub
• Season of interest: Early to mid spring
• Look: Bright yellow spring flowers on a compact, early-flowering shrub
• Height and spread: 1.2m x 1.2m
• Position: Full sun or part shade
• Soil: Any reasonably well-drained soil
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: informal hedging, early spring colour, large borders, informal hedges

Why choose Forsythia ‘Discovery’?

• Compact forsythia
• Early bright yellow flowers
• Suits small gardens

Where to plant Forsythia ‘Discovery’

Forsythia ‘Discovery’ grows best in full sun or part shade, in any reasonably well-drained soil. It is a good choice for informal hedging, and also works well for early spring colour, large borders and informal hedges. Underplant it with daffodils, muscari and other spring bulbs, or grow it with flowering currants for an early wildlife display.

How to plant Forsythia ‘Discovery’

Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.

How to care for Forsythia ‘Discovery’

Water in the first summer. Prune straight after flowering to encourage next year’s blooms. Prune straight after flowering. Generally trouble-free; healthy plants in the right spot rarely suffer problems.

Growing Forsythia ‘Discovery’ in a pot

Compact types grow in pots. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Forsythia ‘Discovery’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Forsythia ‘Discovery’ grow?
Forsythia ‘Discovery’ typically reaches 1.2m x 1.2m, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Forsythia ‘Discovery’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is early to mid spring, when it shows bright yellow spring flowers on a compact, early-flowering shrub.

Is Forsythia ‘Discovery’ hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Forsythia ‘Discovery’?
Prune straight after flowering.

When should I prune Forsythia ‘Discovery’?
Prune straight after flowering.

Is Forsythia ‘Discovery’ easy to grow?
Yes. It thrives in most gardens.

Add Forsythia ‘Discovery’ to your basket today and enjoy early to mid spring interest in your garden.