Chaenomeles speciosa 'Iwai Nishiki'

Also Known As

Iwai Nishiki Flowering Quince

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Iwai Nishiki' plant details

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Iwai Nishiki' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with variegated foliage. In spring and winter apricot and red flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles speciosa 'Iwai Nishiki'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles speciosa 'Iwai Nishiki'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spectacular! huge, camellia-like 2-3" double deep-red flowers appear on this fast-growing, compact (to 3'h x 5'w) shrub early in spring to chase winter away!; followed by showy, fragrant yellow fruits in fall. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

We received this plant many years ago and have been enjoying it ever since. "Nishiki" means variance or variegated in Japanese. At a young age the plant blooms white, and as it matures, the blossoms develop a soft peach tone. Quite an intriguing bush.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This small spreading quince will only get to 18" tall. The rich red flowers are double in the early spring. This plant would make an excellent wall plant or groundcover.