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Chaenomeles superba Pink Lady - Flowering Quince

Chaenomeles x superba Pink Lady
Japanese Quince, Flowering quince

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It isn't very big, but has lovely bright green leaves. Planted upon arrival. We are looking forward to next spring!

Sonia , 17/10/2023

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A decorative bush with early flowering in bright pink, followed by fruits in autumn.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady' is a decorative bush with a spreading habit that flowers profusely. From March to April, it produces clusters of early flowers before the foliage appears. The 4cm (2in) wide cup-shaped flowers are bright pink in colour. The flowering occurs on thorny branches and is honey-scented

In autumn, the flowers are followed by decorative globose fruits that are fragrant. The fruits are yellow-green and remain on the bush after the leaves have fallen. The foliage of this flowering quince is deciduous and forms a tuft. The 6cm (2 in) long leaves are medium green and shiny on the upper side.

This vigorous bush can reach a height of 1.5m (5ft) and is very hardy. It can be grown both in borders and as a standalone plant. It also makes a beautiful low hedge. Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady' is a hybrid of Chaenomeles japonica and Chaenomeles speciosa.

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Chaenomeles superba Pink Lady - Flowering Quince (Harvest) Harvest

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time March to April
Flower size 4 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Chaenomeles

Species

x superba

Cultivar

Pink Lady

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Japanese Quince, Flowering quince

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference796611

Planting and care

Chaenomeles x superba 'Pink Lady' thrives in the sun. You can also grow it in partial shade. Plant it in ordinary, rather moist but well-drained soil. It is a very easy plant to grow that tolerates limestone. When planting, mix your soil with compost. When grown as a hedge, space the plants 80cm (32in) apart. In a flower bed, the plants should be spaced 40 to 60cm (16 to 24in) apart. This Japanese quince tree withstands pollution well. It also requires little watering as it is drought-resistant.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions In June after flowering, lightly prune by cutting the shoots that have bloomed just above the lower branching or an eye. This will help to maintain a compact habit. On trained bushes, cut back the branches to a few eyes of the main branch in May.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time May to July
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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