Blooming – The flowering is very abundant and begins at the end of March or the beginning of April.

Along the entire length of the leafless branches, the first dark yellow flowers appear with broad petals about 5 cm long. The leaves are simple, arranged oppositely on the shoots, and are intensely green. They are elliptical in shape, tapering at both ends, and measure from 6 to 10 cm in length. In autumn, they undergo a slight color change.

Maturation and fruiting – not applicable.

Growing conditions and requirements – The ‘Lynwood’ variety is easy to grow, has no special soil requirements, and can be planted almost anywhere. However, it develops best in fertile soils with moderate moisture and a pH ranging from slightly acidic to mildly alkaline. It requires a sunny or lightly shaded location. In areas sheltered from the wind, it even blooms up to two weeks earlier.

Care – To limit growth and maintain an attractive shape, systematic pruning of the shrubs is recommended. Shaping treatments are best carried out twice a year. The first pruning is performed immediately after the flowering period, usually at about 2/3 of the length of the spent shoots. This treatment results in a denser shrub. A second pruning can be done at the beginning of summer to stimulate the one-year shoots to branch out.
Despite its low requirements, it is advisable to fertilize the shrubs in spring and summer, but not later than the end of August.

Application – Thanks to its decorative qualities and ease of cultivation, the ‘Lynwood’ variety is ideally suited for planting both in urban green spaces and in home gardens. The shrubs look most impressive when planted in groups. Cut branches can also serve as decoration, as they will flower indoors when simply placed in a vase with water.