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CHAENOMELES x superba 'Pink Lady'

Commonly known as Flowering quince, Japanese quince

Clear rose-pink
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Glossy, mid-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Rounded shrub with spiny, spreading branches. Flowers are followed by apple-like, aromatic fruit 5-7cm (2-3in) long.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CHAENOMELES x superba 'Pink Lady'

 
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£18.50 each 
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Any 3+ £17.00 each
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects. Early-flowering
    Pests & Diseases
    scale insects, aphids, canker.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin (C. japonica, Japan x C. speciosa, China)
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    4.5cm (1¾in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Crenulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 2
    Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
    Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
    When: Annually, after flowering.
    Pruning group 8
    Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
    Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
    When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.

    If wall-trained
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Chaenomeles - Growing Guide
1.5m (5ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  2m (6½ft)
  

Useful extras...

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Garden Goodies
Brown / Green Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres. Ideal in the garden or the home.
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Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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Only £10.00

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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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Only £7.50

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