I agree with 'Georgis' . While the info may help 1st timers understand forcing blooms indoors, it may cause hesitation. In over 60 yrs. I've forced thousands of blooms and never once, for any type, have I submerged stems in water overnight.
Simple is best. Cut branches, put in tepid water in a vase or vessel of some sort. They'll bud & bloom within a week usually. The bonus is forsythia stems ( after blooming ) will root in water easily. So more forsythia to plant in the ground in Spring.
I agree with 'Georgis' . While the info may help 1st timers understand forcing blooms indoors, it may cause hesitation. In over 60 yrs. I've forced thousands of blooms and never once, for any type, have I submerged stems in water overnight.
Simple is best. Cut branches, put in tepid water in a vase or vessel of some sort. They'll bud & bloom within a week usually. The bonus is forsythia stems ( after blooming ) will root in water easily. So more forsythia to plant in the ground in Spring.