Forsythia

The spring garden would be a much duller place without the bright yellow flowers of forsyhtia. F. x intermedia 'Spectabilis' is a vigorous variety that is covered in large deep yellow blooms in early to mid-spring. Plant in sun or partial shade, ideally in moist but well drained soil, although the plants are not very fussy. For the best blooms and to avoid your plant becoming a monster, cut back the branches that have flowered back to a pair of strong buds just after they have finished blooming.