Chaenomeles speciosa 'Rubra'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Rubra': Red Spring Flowers among Thorny Quince Branches

Rubra flowering quince opens red, cup-shaped flowers against a dense vase-like shrub. Glossy dark green leaves and green-to-yellow fruit follow the bloom, giving the thorny framework further interest.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 125-150 cm
• Spread: 125-150 cm
• Flower Colour: Red
• Flowering Period: Late April
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Average to Dry Soil; Well-Drained Soil; Moist to Average Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it as a spring accent or a flowering boundary away from tight paths.

Care Instructions: Avoid hard pruning and remove unwanted suckers; cook fruit before eating.