Family: Oleaceae • Pot diameter: 15 cm • Height: 20–25 cm • Deciduous
Forsythia × intermedia ‘Minigold’ delivers spring’s most recognisable signal: dense stems uniformly covered in bright yellow flowers before the leaves even unfold. Its compact, tight habit keeps lines clean and makes it easy to place in window boxes or small borders, while the modest height creates a coherent look in rows, entrances and edges. In practice it acts like an “instant-interest button”: it lights up the space from day one, suits classic or contemporary schemes, and stays tidy year-round so the spring burst of colour can take centre stage without visual clutter.
OleaceaeDeciduousSun / Part shadeEasy careDwarf habit • very early bloom
Light
☀️ Sun–Part shade
Stronger flowering with more light.
Water
💧 Moderate
Free-draining substrate.
Temperature
🌡️ −20–35 °C
High cold tolerance.
Bloom time
🌼 Very early
Before leaf-out.
What makes it special
🎨 Bold, uniform yellow that “reads” from afar
📏 Compact, clean shape for rows and borders
⚡ Instant seasonal effect without bulk
Best uses
🎯 Entrances/edging with a neat, professional look
🏷️ Window boxes on balconies or small patios
🧩 Planting schemes that need early, punchy spring colour
Where to place it
Sun to part shade with good drainage. Ideal for repeated planting that “reads” clearly from the first spring.
What to pair it with
Glaucous/silver foliage for a cool, elegant contrast.
Small ornamental grasses for movement without weight.
Low evergreen shrubs to keep lines crisp.
Composition goal: clear outline, cohesive look, early colour.
Variety origin click to read
Taxonomic history:Forsythia × intermedia — a hybrid between F. suspensa and F. viridissima, recorded in Europe since the early 20th century. Family Oleaceae.
Range & spread: An ornamental genus native to East Asia; widely adopted in temperate regions as a symbol of early spring.
Etymology: The genus honours Scottish botanist William Forsyth (1737–1804). The epithet intermedia denotes an “intermediate” character between the parent species.
Selection & propagation: ‘Minigold’ was selected in Europe for dwarf size, dense branching and uniform, early flowering in vivid yellow. Propagated vegetatively for even performance in mass and small-scale plantings.
1) Medium: Well-drained, moderately fertile.
2) Watering: Moderate; let the top layer dry between waterings.
3) Exposure: Sun or part shade for clear, abundant bloom.
🔎 Item
Info
🌿 Scientific name
Forsythia × intermedia ‘Minigold’
🪴 Pot/Size
15 cm diameter • Height 20–25 cm
☀️ Light
Sun to part shade
💧 Water
Moderate, with good drainage
🌡️ Temperature
Approx. −20–35 °C
🌼 Bloom time
Early spring, before leaf-out
🐾 Toxicity
Non-toxic
Tip: Plant in a row (40–60 cm centre-to-centre) for a seamless spring-yellow frontage.
Did you know? Forsythia is one of landscape design’s most reliable “spring signals”, thanks to its very early flowering.
Why you’ll love it info
🌼 Showy, early flowering in vivid yellow
📏 Dwarf, tidy habit — ideal for small spaces
🎯 Instant seasonal interest without visual bulk
🧠 Greenleaf for nerds — scientific facts nobody asked for geek
🧬 Hybrid origin (F. suspensa × F. viridissima) with intermediate traits
🌸 Flowers before foliage = maximum visual intensity
🧱 Selection ‘Minigold’: short internodes → compact crown
🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from photos. Form, size or colour depend on season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.
Forsythia 'Minigold'® 15cm Care & Tips
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