Meadowlark Forsythia

Large, airy plume-like inflorescence adorn this shrub and turn from purple to dark pink. Striking purple foliage persists through summer and turning to a brilliant red in the fall. Very adaptable to a variety of conditions but performs best in full sun and well-drained soil.In collaboration with the Agricultural Experiment Station of North Dakota, South Dakota and the Arnold Arboretum, this hybrid forsythia was developed for the Northern Plains. A shrub with superior flower-bud hardiness and showy, bright yellow spring flowers, its flower buds are hardy to -35°F. It will perform best in full sun.