Forsythia 'Mikador'

Forsythia 'Mikador' is proof that small stature doesn’t mean small impact. This compact Easter tree grows to around a metre in height and spread, but when early spring rolls round it explodes with a golden curtain of blooms that cover every branch before a single leaf has unfurled. Each flower glows a bright, saturated yellow, lighting up borders, pots, or even a modest front garden with the sort of exuberance that makes passers-by stop for a second look. In a season when colour is still scarce, Forsythia 'Mikador' brings sunshine on demand, transforming bare branches into a blaze of gold.

After the early fanfare, fresh green foliage follows to provide structure and texture through the summer months, making this shrub a useful player well beyond its famous spring spectacle. Its manageable size makes Forsythia 'Mikador' ideal for smaller gardens or tight spaces where traditional, sprawling forsythias might overwhelm. Even in larger landscapes, 'Mikador's neat form ensures it pulls its weight as a reliable, low-maintenance shrub that knows how to deliver seasonal drama without fuss. Whether used as a cheerful standalone feature, mass-planted for maximum effect, or tucked into mixed planting schemes, Forsythia 'Mikador' earns its keep with a golden performance that’s hard to rival.