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Chaenomeles japonica [rich red]

Also Known As

  • Flowering Quince

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Chaenomeles japonica [rich red] plant details

Chaenomeles japonica [rich red] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with. In spring and winter orange and red flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles japonica [rich red]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles japonica [rich red]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shared with us by plantsman Kevin Smith, a wonderful quince adorned with brick-red flowers from as early as December in our climate through April in most climates, each flower contrasted with a rich boss of yellow stamens. Compared to another of our favorites, C. japonica 'Atsuya Hamada', this is a lighter color with more orange pigment. A medium shrub, to 6-8', and spineless, thank you very much. These are particularly floriferous and good for forcing -- to do what is up to you. For full sun to part shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6 and possibly colder.

Gardening facts about Chaenomeles japonica [rich red] plant

How to Grow Chaenomeles japonica [rich red]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Fruit

    • yellow
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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