Forsythia x intermedia Show Off®

Show Off® (Mindor) is a standout cultivar of Forsythia x intermedia that is renowned for its profusion of brilliant yellow blooms in early spring. Compact in growth, this variety reaches an approximate height and spread of 5-6 feet (150-180 cm), making it a perfect fit for tighter garden spaces or as a border plant. Noted for its extremely dense flower bud set, each branch is adorned from base to tip with vibrant flowers, ensuring a showy display that heralds the arrival of spring.

Easy to care for, this Forsythia variant is deer resistant and adapts to a variety of soil types. Though its blooms are the main attraction, its green foliage remains appealing throughout the summer.

Ideal for mixed borders, standalone specimen planting, or hedges, Forsythia x intermedia Show Off® guarantees to elevate the aesthetic of any garden space with its luminous presence.

• Grows up to 5-6 ft. tall and wide (150-180 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.
• Forsythia x intermedia, commonly known as Border Forsythia, is a hybrid species developed from crossing two Asian Forsythia species, Forsythia suspensa and Forsythia viridissima.