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
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Chaenomeles |
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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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