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.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring
Height3' - 6' (ft)
Spread3' - 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
Image © Proven Winners
Image © Proven Winners