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CHAENOMELES speciosa 'Moerloosei'
Commonly known as Flowering quince, Japanese quince
(syn. ‘Apple Blossom’) - large white flowers flushed dark pink
£18.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £17.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Early flowers for insects -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, aphids, canker -
Place of origin
China -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduousglossy, dark green leaves 4-9cm (1½-3½in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Flushed pink -
White
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Cup-shaped4.5cm (1¾in) across
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Crenulate
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Oblong
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, wide-spreading shrub with tangled, spiny branches. Produces clusters of 2-4 flowers followed by aromatic, green-yellow fruit to 6cm (2½in) long
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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.
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
5m (16ft)
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Chaenomeles - Growing Guide
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