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CHAENOMELES speciosa 'Geisha Girl'
Commonly known as Flowering quince, Japanese quince
Peach apricot flowers, ideal for training up a wall
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Deciduousglossy, dark green leaves 4-9cm (1½-3½in) long.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Peach apricot
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightWide-spreading shrub with tangled, spiny branches. Later flowering and more compact than other varieties. Flowers in clusters of 2-4 followed by apple-like, aromatic, green-yellow fruit to 6cm (2½in) long.
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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 speciosa 'Geisha Girl'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowMore compact than the species. Very attractive flowers before and with the leaves. Early flowers for insectsPests & Diseasesscale insects, aphids, canker.Place of originChina.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeCup-shaped4.5cm (1¾in) acrossDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenTown 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
1.5m (5ft)
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Useful extras...
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
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