Forsythia Golden Peep

Golden Peep Forsythia

Forsythia ‘Golden Peep’ — commonly called Dwarf Forsythia — is a compact, low-growing deciduous shrub valued for its early spring blooms and groundcover-like habit. It forms a dense, spreading mound of small green leaves, covered in bright golden-yellow flowers in early spring before or as the foliage emerges. Its low stature and spreading form make it especially useful for borders, slopes, and mass plantings.

Mature Size:
Width: 3–5 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; adaptable
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts early-season pollinators

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Low, spreading deciduous shrub with a mounded habit
Bright yellow spring flowers provide early-season color
Excellent for groundcover, slopes, and mass plantings
Works well for edging and in smaller landscapes
Adaptable and easy to grow

Maintenance:
Prune after flowering to maintain shape
Can be lightly sheared if needed
Blooms on old wood, so avoid late-season pruning

Plant type

Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Flower color

Gold

Leaf color

Olive Drab

Fall color

Yellow Green

Soil

Normal, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Wide Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No