Chaenomeles × superba 'Crimson and Gold'
flowering quince
Ornamental quinces bring a welcome flush of colour to the garden in spring, when their bare twigs are smothered in flowers before the glossy, dark green leaves appear. 'Crimson and Gold' has striking, cup-shaped, bright red flowers with conspicuous yellow centres from March to May, followed by aromatic, greenish-yellow fruit.
This easy-to-grow, deciduous shrub is excellent for a partly shaded border with moderately fertile, well-drained soil and looks stunning trained against a wall. A popular compact variety, it's perfect for the smaller garden or where space is limited and this fruits can be eaten when cooked.
This easy-to-grow, deciduous shrub is excellent for a partly shaded border with moderately fertile, well-drained soil and looks stunning trained against a wall. A popular compact variety, it's perfect for the smaller garden or where space is limited and this fruits can be eaten when cooked.
How to care for Chaenomeles × superba Crimson and Gold:
Flowering quince is a tough, reliable shrub that works well trained on walls or used in mixed borders. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade—it copes with most soil types.
After flowering, shorten side shoots to five or six leaves to shape the plant and encourage flowering and fruiting. Remove any crossing or misplaced stems to keep growth open and healthy.
Once the plant is established, reduce excess growth in late spring or summer, and cut back side shoots again to two or three leaves for a neat finish. Apply a mulch in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
After flowering, shorten side shoots to five or six leaves to shape the plant and encourage flowering and fruiting. Remove any crossing or misplaced stems to keep growth open and healthy.
Once the plant is established, reduce excess growth in late spring or summer, and cut back side shoots again to two or three leaves for a neat finish. Apply a mulch in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
2m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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