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Double Take ® Scarlet ( Chaenomeles speciosa ) . picture by Proven Winners .
If one word could be used to delineate the glory of efflorescence Cydonia oblonga , it would be “ apricity , ” a quaint but little - used condition that mean the warmth of the sun in winter . courageously defying the chill of late wintertime , efflorescence quince ( Chaenomeles ) wakes from a long sleep to put on a fulgent display of apple - blossom - like flowers in an array of shining and cheery colors .
Flowering quince blooms weeks before other leaping - flower shrubs — even forsythia — appearing as early as late January in the South , and March in northern regions . Although some gardeners are put off by the plant life ’s burry stems , many newer cultivar are thornless , making it well-fixed to pick up branches for gelded bloom arrangement and winter forcing . Adaptable and easy to farm , flowering quince is also very tolerant of heating system , juiceless conditions , and a wide range of soil type .
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BASICS
Botanical name:
Chaenomeles(pronouncedkih - nom’uh - leez )
Plant type:
Deciduous burry shrub
Zones:
5 - 9
Height/Spread:
6 to 10 foot , although some summary cultivars grow to only 3 or 4 foot
Exposure:
Sun
Bloom time:
Late winter to other natural spring , with the peak lasting for several weeks .
Flowers and foliage:
grow saucer - work flowers , up to 2 inches in diam . Most are single - petaled , but there are also doubly - petaled diversity that resemble pink wine or camelia . Colors admit various shades of red , orange , coral , pinkish , and white-hot . The foliage is shiny and dark green , with serrated margins . New leaves often emerge a bronzed red colour in spring , typically after the plant flowers .
Fruit:
Most variety show ( with the elision of a few non - fruiting cultivars ) produce modest greenish - white-livered quinces that mature in early fall . The apple - like fruit is very lemony and unpalatable when eaten raw , but it can be used to make pies , hole , and jellies or left on the branches to feed local wildlife .
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
When to plant:
Because growth begin early in the season , works in the dusk so you could relish flowers the following bounce .
Where to plant:
In full sunshine or partial nicety , but plants will bloom best when grown in full Dominicus . Although hardy to zone 5 , they do not grow well in area with hot , steamy clime , such as southerly Florida .
Soil:
Prefers average wet - retentive filth but will adapt to almost any ground eccentric as long as there is good drainage . Avoid planting in high pH soil , which can lead to greensickness ( yellowing of the foliage ) .
Plant spacing:
4 to 10 foot asunder , depending on the industrial plant ’s feast at maturity . When using for hedges or barriers , basis spacing on the length from the center of one plant to the midpoint of the next .
swerve flowers from the Double Take ® series from Proven Winners .
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Watering:
Because flowering Cydonia oblonga develop deep source systems , they are very drought - liberal once install . However , newfangled plant life should be watered regularly during dry spells to keep the soil equally moist . deflect bugger off water on the foliage , which can cause leaf staining .
Fertilizing:
To boost bloom production , feed once in early spring with a balanced all - purpose fertilizer .
Pruning:
Because blooms form on old wood , prune in the spring directly after bloom so you do n’t inhibit bloom of youth output the following year . If older plants become too tall and lanky , you may remold them by removing taller stems and thinning out crowded branches . If flowering is thin , try rejuvenate growth by cutting back the entire bush to a tallness of 6 to 12 column inch . Quinces have a tendency to spread by mail up suckering shoot from the base . These should be polish off if you do n’t want plants to distribute outwards .
Common pests and diseases:
Vulnerable to fireblight and fungal foliage spot , peculiarly during wet periods . Removing infected branches and use afungicideare the best cure to prevent further infestation . Also watch out foraphids , which care to fertilize on novel growth .
FLOWERING QUINCE VARIETIES
picture by : Proven Winners
Double Take ® Peach — Buy now from Proven WinnersChaenomeles speciosa
4 to 5 feet tall and wide
Bloom Time:
Early to tardy leap
This breathless member of Proven Winners ’ Double Take ® series of anthesis quinces bear huge , double - petaled , camellia - alike efflorescence in a lovely easygoing peach color . Other equally enticing colors in the serial include scarlet , orange , and white . As a bonus , Double Take Cydonia oblonga are thornless , as well as non - fruiting so they often rebloom in the tumble to give you an encore public presentation late in the season .
See the entireDouble Take ® serial .
Double Take ® Eternal White — Buy now from Proven WinnersChaenomeles speciosa
2 to 4 feet tall , 4 to 5 feet extensive
Early spring to summertime
get the charm of spring with the Double Take eonian White quince bush , a standout in longevity and beauty . This compact variety , modest than others in its series , boast a unique wider - than - tall shape , adorned with creamy white blossom from mid - spring to other summertime . everlasting for cut bloom garden or as a striking border centrepiece .
Photo by : Edita Medeina / Shutterstock .
' Texas Scarlet’Chaenomelesxsuperba
Height/spread:
3 to 4 feet tall , 4 to 5 base wide
As early January in the South and belated February in the North .
A low - turn , compact hybrid with vibrant tomato - red efflorescence that come out in the earliest day of spring . flush are followed by small greenish - yellow fruits that become tinged in loss as they mature in spill .
Photo by Iva Villi / Shutterstock .
‘ Jet Trail’Chaenomelesxsuperba
3 base magniloquent and blanket
March
This white - flowered clone of ‘ Texas Scarlet ’ is one of the well choice for humble gardens , remaining a manageable sizing of about 3 feet improbable and wide . Showy gilded - yellow anthers stand out in smart as a whip line to the pure white-hot petals .
exposure by : Spring Meadow Nursery
' Toyo - Nishiki’Chaenomeles speciosa
6 to 8 feet tall and wide
April
gasconade a color scheme reminiscent of strawberry mark - swirl sparkler emollient , this stunning cultivar combines red , white , and pink flowers on the same plant and sometimes all three hue intermingle on the same flower . Although not a spineless variety , its exotic knockout is heavy to resist .
' Cameo’Chaenomelesxspeciosa
Early spring
Cameo is a dim , rounded shrub with often - tangled , burred - leaning twig . efflorescence flower in early spring and give path to edible fruit . The yield is usually regard too bitter to be eaten off the bush , but can be used in preserves and jellies . Cameo is well grown in medium , medium moisture , well - drain ground in full sun to part shade . For the best feeling , plant as a hedge , screen , or roadblock .
Photo by : Green Acres Nursery and Supply / Flickr
' Kurokoji’Chaenomeles
3 to 4 feet magniloquent and full
This bushy quince has dark leafage and masse shot of inscrutable red flowers . Kurokoji salad days in early springiness , prefers full sun to partial shade , and can spring up in a variety of soils . Kurokoji work best in your garden as creation planting .
Photo by : Edita Medeina / Shutterstock
' Pink Lady’Chaenomelesxsuperba
4 to 5 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide-cut
Pink Lady quince bush has barbellate ramification that bloom with bunch of rich pinkish flowers for weeks in early spring . flower eventually give mode to yellow fruits that ripen in the fall . The fruits are often considered too bitter to eat off the bush , but can be used in preserves and jellies . Pink Lady grows best in full Lord’s Day to fond spectre , and in medium , well drained dirt , and works great as a institution plant .
DESIGN IDEAS
There are many room to incorporate flowering quince into your landscape . Here ’s how :
Garden styles : Japanese gardens , English and cottage gardens , New gardens .
