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CHAENOMELES x superba 'Lemon and Lime'
Commonly known as Flowering quince, Japanese quince
Pale greenish-yellow flowers in spring fading to creamy white. Yellow fruits in autumn
Further Reading....
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Deciduousglossy, mid-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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YellowGreenish yellow from ivory-coloured buds
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, rounded shrub with spiny branches. Produces clusters of flowers followed by green fruit 5-7cm (2-2¾in) 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 'Lemon and Lime'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesScale insects, aphids, cankerPlace 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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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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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