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Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles superba Crimson and Gold
This is a popular variety which produces an abundance of dark orange-red, cupped blooms with golden-yellow centres. These first appear on bare, thorny branches before being accompanied by round, shiny green leaves. The flowers are followed by considerable crops of yellowish-green fruits which help to maintain the colourful display through the summer. It has a spreading growth habit and flowers most spectacularly in full sun, making it useful for being trained up a sunny wall.
Position:
Tolerates Full Shade
Soil:
A well drained, moderately fertile soil
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
March to May
Flower Colour:
Vibrant crimson
Other Features:
Aromatic green fruit which ripens to yellow. The flowering stems are also useful for indoor flower arrangements
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Side shoots should be cut back to five or six leaves and any crossing stems should be removed after flowering. Once the plant is established excess growth can be removed in late spring or summer.
Eventual Height: 1m
Eventual Spread:
2m
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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1.5 litre pot |
30-40cm |
£5.80 |
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