Flowering Quince. A very free flowering shrub with pretty single crimson-red or scarlet flowers followed in the autumn by very ornamental fruits. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers April to May. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chaenomeles speciosa
A very free flowering shrub with pretty single crimson-red or scarlet flowers followed in the autumn by very ornamental fruits
Additional information
| Generic | Chaenomeles |
|---|---|
| Species | speciosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Flowering Quince |
| Flower Colour | red, scarlet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | green, yellow |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Scale |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Layering |
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