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CHAENOMELES x superba 'Crimson and Gold'
Commonly known as Flowering quince, Japanese quince
Deep crimson petals with golden anthers
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Deciduousglossy, mid-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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RedCrimson petals
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YellowGolden anthers
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, spreading shrub with spiny branches. Produces clusters of flowers followed by green fruit 5-7cm (2-3in) long, ripening to yellow.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
CHAENOMELES x superba 'Crimson and Gold'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA compact, spreading form with large flowers. Suitable for a smaller garden. Attractive to insectsPests & Diseasesscale insects, aphids, canker.Place of originGarden origin (C. japonica, Japan x C. speciosa, China)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeCup-shaped4.5cm (1¾in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginCrenulate
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Leaf shapeOblong
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Pruning groupPruning group 2Suitable 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 8Suitable 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.
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Chaenomeles - Growing Guide
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Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Brown / Green Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
2 options from £5.00
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Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00