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CHAENOMELES speciosa 'Moerloosei'

Commonly known as Flowering quince, Japanese quince

(syn. ‘Apple Blossom’) - large white flowers flushed dark pink
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    glossy, dark green leaves 4-9cm (1½-3½in) long
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Flushed pink
  • White
  • Height
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Vigorous, wide-spreading shrub with tangled, spiny branches. Produces clusters of 2-4 flowers followed by aromatic, green-yellow fruit to 6cm (2½in) 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 speciosa 'Moerloosei'

 
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Early flowers for insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, aphids, canker
    Place of origin
    China
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    4.5cm (1¾in) across
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • 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)
  • 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
Chaenomeles - Growing Guide
2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
 

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