Styling and inspiration with Forsythia

Forsythia is a versatile shrub that can brighten up any garden with its vibrant colour. Use it as a striking solitary to draw attention, or plant several shrubs in a hedge for a dramatic effect in early spring. Forsythia's informal growth makes it perfect for a country or natural garden.

Combine the bright yellow flowers of Forsythia with other early flowering plants such as crocuses, hyacinths and grape hyacinths for a colourful spring corner. For a dynamic colour contrast, combine it with purple flowering shrubs such as Buddleja (butterfly bush) or with deep blue salvia.

Do you want a playful and natural look? Let the Forsythia grow and bloom freely. For a tighter and formal garden, you can prune the shrub into a shape or use it as a hedge. Forsythia is also suitable for use in borders, where it offers a colorful transition to late spring in combination with perennials.

Another creative use is cutting branches in late winter to let them bloom indoors in a vase. The bright flowers bring a cheerful note to your interior while you can already enjoy spring, even when it is still cold outside.