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Hybrid border forsythia (deciduous shrub) · Jean‑Paul Davasse; 2008 (US patent); France
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Hybrid border forsythia (deciduous shrub)
- Height × spread: 3-6 ft × 3-6 ft (0.9-1.8 m × 0.9-1.8 m)
- Bloom window: late winter to early spring
- Color & flower form: Golden yellow; single, along stems
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: zones 5-8
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Jean‑Paul Davasse; 2008 (US patent); France
- Awards/registration: U.S. Plant Patent PP19,321
- Cut‑flower notes: forces easily; vase life about 5-7 days when kept cool
- Pet safety: safe (ASPCA: non‑toxic to cats and dogs)
How it differs
- Shorter and denser than older tall cultivars.
- Flowers are distributed from base to tips in good light.
- Good fit for small hedges and foundations.
Strengths
- Even, showy coverage of flowers.
- Compact habit with easy upkeep.
Care in one minute
Full sun is best; part shade reduces bloom.
Average, well‑drained soil; avoid soggy sites.
Water to establish; water in extended droughts.
Renewal‑prune after bloom; light tip‑pruning keeps shape.
Watch‑outs
- Needs sun for heavy bloom; shade reduces flowers.
- Buds may be nipped by late frosts in cold pockets.
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Provenance note
A sport of ‘Fiesta’ found in Angers, France in 1997; protected by U.S. Plant Patent PP19,321.
References
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder. Forsythia × intermedia ‘Mindor’ SHOW OFF.
- Justia Patents. U.S. Plant Patent PP19,321 – Forsythia ‘Mindor’.
- ASPCA. Golden Bells (Forsythia) – Non‑toxic.
- University of Illinois Extension. Forcing branches indoors.
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