10 Seeds Weeping Forsythia suspensa – Golden Bell Shrub – Ornamental Flowering Bush

Weeping Forsythia (Forsythia suspensa) is a deciduous shrub prized for its arching, weeping branches and early spring display of bright golden-yellow flowers. Often called Golden Bell Shrub, it produces blooms before the foliage emerges, creating a striking cascade of color. This ornamental flowering bush is well-suited for borders, hedges, slopes, and foundation plantings, where its graceful form adds year-round structure and seasonal interest.

Growing from seed allows you to cultivate this vigorous shrub in your landscape. It is adaptable and low-maintenance once established, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners seeking a reliable early-season bloomer.

Plant Features

• Deciduous shrub with long, arching branches that create a weeping effect
• Bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers appear in early spring before leaves
• Provides nectar and pollen for early-season pollinators
• Works well as a specimen plant, hedge, or erosion control on slopes
• Deer-resistant and tolerant of urban conditions

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Forsythia suspensa
• Common Names: Weeping Forsythia, Golden Bell Shrub
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average fertility; tolerates a range of soil types
• Bloom Season: Early spring
• Growth Habit: Arching, weeping, spreading
• Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to shape

Planting & Care

Sow seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Scarify seeds by soaking in warm water for 24 hours, then cold stratify for 4-6 weeks to improve germination. Press seeds lightly into a moist seed-starting mix, barely covering them. Keep at 65-70°F in bright, indirect light. Germination can be slow and uneven; be patient. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant into individual pots and grow on before planting outdoors after the last frost.

Choose a site with well-drained soil and full sun for best flowering. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, Weeping Forsythia is drought-tolerant. Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth for next year's blooms. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if growth is weak.

What's Included

10 Seeds.