Forsythia koreana Flying Machine®

Forsythia koreana Flying Machine® is an exceptional cultivar that sets itself apart from traditional forsythias with its oversized, vibrant yellow blooms. Originating from Korea, this specific variety is a testament to the adaptability and resilience of the species, displaying a remarkable cold-hardiness that makes it suitable for various climates. As spring commences, Flying Machine® bursts into a sea of brilliant yellow, its large flowers blanketing the shrub and becoming a focal point in any garden.

This variety grows in an upright fashion, achieving impressive heights and making it an ideal choice for creating natural barriers or focal structures in landscaping. Beyond its spring bloom, it offers lush green foliage that remains dense and visually appealing throughout the warmer months. Its adaptability extends to soil preferences, being tolerant of a variety of soil types.

Gardeners and landscapers prize Flying Machine® not just for its blooms, but for its ability to be both a showpiece and a reliable garden staple.

• Grows up to 5-8 feet tall (150-240 cm) and 4-6 feet wide (120-180 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.
• Forsysthia koreana is native to Korea.