Flowering quince,Japanese quince, japonica. A spreading thorny shrub with mid-green glossy leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped, dark red flowers with yellow anthers are borne 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 ‘Crimson and Gold’
A spreading thorny shrub with mid-green glossy leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped, dark red flowers with yellow anthers are borne in spring, followed by green edible fruits ripening to yellow.
Additional information
| Generic | Chaenomeles |
|---|---|
| Species | x superba |
| Varietry | 'Crimson and Gold' |
| 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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