Flowering Quince. A very free flowering shrub with pretty single large red flowers followed in the autumn by very ornamental fruits. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to May. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Port Eliot’
A very free flowering shrub with pretty single large red flowers followed in the autumn by very ornamental fruits
Additional information
| Generic | Chaenomeles |
|---|---|
| Species | speciosa |
| Varietry | 'Port Eliot' |
| Common Name | Flowering Quince |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| 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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