Return to Plant Finder

Clicking the following controls will change the main image displayed above.

‘Kumson’

Forsythia

Forsythia viridissima var. koreana

'Kumson'

Swipe to View More
Close up of Kumson Forsythia dark green leaves accented with gold veins foliage "} Kumson Forsythia yellow blooms in the landscape Close up of Kumson Forsythia variegated foliage
  • Variegated foliage
  • Deer resistant
  • Shade tolerant
Description

'Kumson' is a very unique and attractive variegated forsythia discovered in Korea. Dark green leaves are accented with an attractive network of golden veins. Typical forsythia flowers. Upright, arching habit.

USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun, Shade
Height
4 - 6'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Variegated

Soil

Adaptable to any well-drained soil.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune to shape after flowering. Benefits from rejuvenation every 4-6 years since thick stems do not flower as abundantly as younger growth.

Uses

Mixed borders; cutting gardens; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

One of the most shade tolerant and deer resistant flowering shrubs. Excellent for cut flowers.

Features: Cut flower, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Drought tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Forsythia, Common name: Forsythia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Variegated foliage

Features: Cut flower, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Drought tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Forsythia, Common name: Forsythia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Variegated foliage