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Leggy Growth in Forsythia
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Forsythia is one of the first shrubs to flower in spring, producing masses of bright yellow blooms on bare stems
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Forsythia care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to leggy growth in Forsythia. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun to partial shade.
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Fertiliser
Balanced feed after flowering.
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Symptoms to look for in Forsythia
- fiber_manual_recordLong, weak, stretched stems
- fiber_manual_recordLarge gaps between leaves
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Common causes in Forsythia
- fiber_manual_recordInsufficient light
- fiber_manual_recordLack of pruning
- fiber_manual_recordSeasonal low light
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How to diagnose leggy growth in Forsythia
Plants lean towards light source or grow tall and thin in low light conditions.
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How to treat leggy growth in Forsythia
Move to brighter location. Prune to encourage bushy growth. Supplement with grow light.
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Preventing leggy growth in Forsythia
Provide adequate light. Regular pinching back of growing tips.