Comments on: Growing Forsythia for its Foliage

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:58:50 +0000

Hi Heidi,

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I wish I could help you out but I don’t know anything about the local nurseries in VA and the type of stock they specialize in. I would try a reputable independent nursery and see if they can get you one. If not, you could try mail order. A quick search showed both Lazy S Farm and Digging Dog sell them Good luck.

By: Heidi Sweigart

Heidi Sweigart — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:50:53 +0000

Where can I purchase kumson varigated forsythia? I live in Virginia.

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A Garden Riddle Answered « A Garden of Possibilities — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:35:30 +0000

[...] Kumson: A most unusual forsythia with white veining on its leaves. ‘Kumson’ is a must-have for foliage nuts and with the added benefit of bright yellow flowers in the spring. ‘Kumson’ grows to be about 5′ tall. [...]

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Variegated forsythia in the fall | csmonitor.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:38:54 +0000

[...] Then – Blackie’s 4F Garden Dictum: Flowers fade but foliage is forever. [...]

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:46:38 +0000

Joene,

As soon as I have a decent photo, I’ll put it on my blog.

By: joene

joene — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:24:46 +0000

Debbie,

This sounds like a really cool shrub. Do share a photo of yours in bloom. I enjoy forsythia elsewhere, but have opted out of planting any in my yard for the very reason you note – they’re a flash in the pan. A client of mine has a stand of abeliophyllum – the “white forsythia.” Though not a true forsythia, it has the same form and is nearly ready to bloom now. Again, these are wonderful in bloom, and the fragrance is fantastic, but otherwise the shrubs are not at all appealing.