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Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'

Also Known As

Crimson & Gold Dwarf Flowering Quince
Crimson & Gold Dwarf Japanese Quince
Crimson and Gold Flowering Quince

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' plant details

Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter red flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: compact, espalier

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, dramatic, crimson-red flowers with bright golden-yellow stamens make this compact 4 footer a wonderfully bright spot in spring and an exciting find in the quince world. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A lovely quince with cup-shaped bright crimson red blooms with a cluster of conspicuous gold stamen in the the center. Blooms are followed by shiny dark green leaves With a low spreading habits, it reaches a height of 24-36". This compact form is great for the smaller garden and is one of the signs that spring is finally arrived!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Deep red flowers with yellow centers spring, green-yellow fruit fall, deer resistant. USDA zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This brilliant red flowering quince is a bushy 2-3' shrub. This plant would be great for an informal espallier on a wall. We grow the similar C. 'Hollandia' as an espallier and always get great comments.