Chaenomeles X Superba 'Knap Hill Scarlet' - Japanese Quince |
| Type |
Shrub, Deciduous |
| Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
| Form |
Rounded - Bush |
| Colours |
Medium green Foliage, Red Flowers (Spring) |
| Care |
Some maintenance required |
| Hardiness |
Very hardy |
| Growth |
Medium growing |
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ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaffe807000000007c01000001002200 Japanese Quince is something of a grannies favourite, producing masses of scarlet / red flowers in spring, followed by rather plain foliage and large yellow fruit. Vicious spines will also keep unwanted visitors out. 1.5m tall x3m.
Cultivation tips: This tough shrub will flourish in the worst of garden soils whether positioned in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to point of almost being un stoppable. But be warned - its scraggly habit means Quince needs pruning - spines or not! Trim to shape after flowering, reducing last years growth by half, only cut back old wood if becoming overgrown / leggy. Ideal as a wall shrub.
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