An early flowering shrub, native to China, it is now available most anywhere, its flush of gloden-yellow flowers is an arbinger of spring in many part of the British Isles. Make a colour full small to medium Bonsai.
Styles:
Informal Upright, Slanting, Cascade, Semi-cascade, Clump
Location:
Outdoor
Position:
Prefers full sun, can tolerate partial shade. Must be in full sun to get a good flush of flowers. The flowers are frost resistant.
Watering:
Water well, likes a moist soil but let the surface of the growing medium dry out in between watering.
Feeding:
Feed bimonthly during the growing season. If using a slow release organic fertiliser feed every two months during the growing season.
Leaf and Branch Pruning:
Carried out once stems have extended to bear 6-7 leaves, cut back to leave last two leaf nodes. Structural pruning if required should best be done late autumn.
Re-potting & Growing Medium:
Repot older plants every 2-3 years, in spring, for younger plants every year. Use a well drained organic mix soil. Formula A - 1 Part Akadama, 1 Part Pumice, 1 Part Bark or Leaf Mulch. Formula B - 1 Part Damolin Clay, 1 Part Bark or Leaf Mulch.
Wiring:
Shaping is normally done pruning, but can be undertaken all thru the year. But best done in late autumn when spa has been withdrawn into the roots.