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‘Kumson’
Forsythia
Forsythia viridissima var. koreana
'Kumson'
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- 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
General Care
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