Flowering quince,Japanese quince, japonica. A spreading thorny shrub with mid-green glossy leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped, large, bright red flowers in spring, followed by green edible fruits ripening to yellow. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to May. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Knap Hill Scarlet’
A spreading thorny shrub with mid-green glossy leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped, large, bright red flowers in spring, followed by green edible fruits ripening to yellow.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Chaenomeles |
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Species | x superba |
Varietry | 'Knap Hill Scarlet' |
Common Name | Flowering quince, Japanese quince, japonica |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 2m |
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 |
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