Flowering quince
Chaenomeles × superba 'Crimson and Gold'
Common Name: Flowering quince
Genus: Chaenomeles
Species: × superba
Cultivar: 'Crimson and Gold'
Category: Climbers & Wall Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: March to May
Long Flowering Period
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting/colourful ornamental fruit
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Garden care: After flowering prune side-shoots to five or six leaves and remove crossing stems. Once established remove excess growth in late spring or summer and cut back all side-shoots to two or three leaves.
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 shady 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. The fruit can be eaten when cooked.
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Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady'
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