Hardiness
Zone 4–8
Discover the plant
Forsythia 'Gold Tide'
FamilyOleaceae
Forsythia ‘Gold Tide’ is a low-growing, spreading ornamental shrub known for its extremely early spring bloom and highly structured, ground-hugging habit. It forms a dense shrubby groundcover, ideal for slopes, wide borders, and mass plantings where it quickly creates a spectacular bright effect. From late winter or very early spring, its branches are covered in a profusion of bright yellow flowers before the leaves appear, brilliantly announcing the season. Its deciduous, medium-green foliage sometimes takes on a slight yellow tinge in the fall. Very hardy and perfectly suited to Quebec's conditions, ‘Gold Tide’ is easy to cultivate, tolerant, and undemanding, while offering a strong visual impact and excellent ground cover capabilities.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorYELLOW
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingDry capsules, not very ornamental
Maximum height60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 inches)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 4–8
Minimum temperature'-34°C
