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forsynthia

pauljeanpauljean Posts: 3
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hi

I have planted a forsynthia in a container which has grown bigger than i expected when is the best time to replant in the ground please ?

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  • cathy43cathy43 Posts: 373

    usually autumn, but if you water in well I think forsythias are tough and should be able to take it, especially if getting potbound.  I cut on down to the ground,just left stumps, last summer and moved it. Its about two feet tall now and flourishing

  • pauljeanpauljean Posts: 3

    thank you very much for your help I shal follow your advice

  • cathy43cathy43 Posts: 373

    Ive just reread mine, yours probably doesn't need cut down, mine was done by 'accident' via a rugby ball going into it and the rugby player following itimage

  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    Usual advice is to cut out one third of the flowered branches each year.
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