Chaenomeles speciosa Kinshiden, 3L
£24.00
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
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.
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