In early April, the oval, glossy, dark green leaves fully unfold and reach the tips of the branches before the blooms appear. When combined with tulips and daffodils, this lovely Flowering Quince creates a vibrant spring landscape. It is highly resistant of heat and dry conditions. Excellent for cutting gardens, bulk planting, and hedging.
Plant Type |
Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring |
Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spacing |
48" - 60" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Showy |
Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Attracts |
Bees, Birds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Double Take Scarlet Quince | Chaenomeles speciosa || In early April, the oval, glossy, dark green leaves fully unfold and reach the tips of the branches before the blooms appear. When combined with tulips and daffodils, this lovely Flowering Quince creates a vibrant spring landscape. It is highly resistant of heat and dry conditions. Excellent for cutting gardens, bulk planting, and hedging.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders