Forsythia ‘Fiesta’

Forsythia ‘Fiesta’ is a distinct cultivar that sets itself apart with its striking variegated foliage and deep yellow springtime blooms. Each leaf is uniquely patterned, showcasing a rich green center surrounded by creamy-white margins. This visual treat continues even after its profuse, bright yellow flowers have faded, ensuring the shrub remains a focal point throughout the growing season.

The variegated foliage also provides an eye-catching contrast with the reddish-purple stems. These red stems add another dimension of color to the plant, especially during the winter months when the leaves have fallen.

The combination of bright yellow blooms, variegated leaves, and red stems makes ‘Fiesta’ an especially ornamental and attractive choice for gardens, standing out in all seasons.

Growing to a moderate height of around 4 feet, ‘Fiesta’ is a more compact variety of forsythia, making it a suitable choice for smaller gardens, borders, or even container gardening. The bush’s dense growth habit also makes it an excellent choice for low hedges or foundation plantings.

Beyond its ornamental attributes, ‘Fiesta’ is also celebrated for its hardiness, withstanding various soil conditions and temperature fluctuations. This combination of beauty and resilience makes the ‘Fiesta’ a coveted choice among gardeners and landscape designers.

• Grows up to 3-4 feet tall and wide (90-120 cm).
• A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is best grown in moist but well-drained soils. Best flower production is obtained in full sun. Some drought tolerance once established.
• Perfect as a specimen plant, for foundations or hedges, in mixed borders, on banks or slopes. Great for cottage gardens.
• Low maintenance, this plant is deer-resistant and relatively trouble-free.
• Pests and Diseases: Forsythia is seldom troubled by pests. However, it may be affected by aphids, spider mites, four-lined plant bugs, or Japanese weevils. Forsythia is susceptible to leaf spot, twig blight, and crown gall.
• Prune after flowering to maintain good form.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.