Notes
A deciduous spiny shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, the Japanese quince, Chaenomeles speciosa 'Kinshiden' makes a wonderful screening plant or wall climber. In the late winter to early spring, it produces attractive, semi -double flowers in a lemony white. The aromatic, green-yellow fruit that follows in late summer is traditionally used to make preserves and jellies.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: up to 250cm (8ft) x 250cm (8ft)
Features
INSIGHTS
The flowering stems make dramatic, indoor flower arrangements characteristic of ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements). The flowers attract pollinating insects at a crucially early point in the season.
DETAILS
- Flowers: March- April
- Hardy
PLANTING
- All soil types
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
CARE
- Prune in winter when dormant.
- Best flower production in full sun – flowers bloom on old growth
SCENT
Very light, sweet scent
Glossary
The White Garden
