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Flowering Quince
Uses:
- Cut Flower Gardens
- Wildlife Gardens
- Hedges & Borders
Features:
- Low Maintenance
- Drought Tolerant
- Deer Resistant
Sunlight:
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- 5+ Hours of Direct Sun
Growing Zones:
- 5-9
- What is My Zone?
Flowering Quince are spring flowering shrubs with gorgeous pink or orange blooms. These bushes are drought and heat tolerant and attract many pollinators early in the growing season!
Easy to care for
Perfect for hedges
Can be pruned into formal shapes
Adapts to most soil types
Growing zones 4 - 9
About Flowering Quince
Genus
Species
Family
Chaenomeles
Chaenomeles speciosa (commonly), Chaenomeles japonica
Rosaceae
Common Names:
Japanese Quince, Chinese Quince
Native To:
China, Japan, Korea
Plant Type:
Bushes
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
4 to 9
Flower Color:
Red, Pink, White, Orange
Flower Bloom Time:
Late winter to early spring
Growth Habit:
Dense, mounding, thorny branches
Attracts:
Pollinators (bees, butterflies)
Tolerates:
Drought, poor soil, urban pollution
Resists:
Deer
How To Use Flowering Quince In The Garden
Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) boasts an early blooming period, as early as late January in southern regions. This deciduous, spiny shrub showcases bright red, orange, pink, or white flowers accompanied by shiny dark green foliage. The flowers mature into yellow-green fruits that can be used in jellies and jam. Its adaptability to various soil conditions and heat tolerance make it an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet striking addition to their landscape.
Flowering Quince reaches 6 to 10 feet high and wide and is suitable for use as a hedge, border, or standalone specimen. The plant's early blossoms provide a splash of color, bridging the gap between winter and the onset of spring. Additionally, Flowering Quince produces fruit that attracts deer and birds, enhancing the garden's biodiversity.
Flowering Quince Care
Flowering quince should be planted in the fall to prepare for early spring blooming. Position the shrub in full sun with moist, well-drained soil and enough space for it to reach its mature size. Newly planted shrubs require regular watering until established; thereafter, their deep root systems make them drought-tolerant. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.
Prune flowering quince immediately after blooming, as it flowers on old wood. Remove suckers growing from the base to control spreading. For container growth, select a pot several inches wider than the root ball, and ensure it has drainage holes. Use well-draining soil amended with perlite, and place the container in full to partial sun.
Learn More About Flowering Quince
Flowering Quince Companion Plants
Plants that go well with flowering quince shrubs are spring blooming plants with minimum care that grow in zones 5-9. Some of our favorite bushes to grow with flowering quince are forsythia, mock orange, and spirea. Or plant juniper to have great foliage to contrast the quince blooms.
