Iwai Nishiki Red Flowering Quince |
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Rosaceae Chaenomeles Speciosa Iwai Nishiki |
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Grows In | Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F Grows in Ashburn! (Learn More) |
Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
Resistent To | Heat |
Flower Color | Pink, Red |
Blooms | Spring Blooms, Early Spring Blooms |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 3' to 4' |
Average Width | 3' to 4', 4' to 6' |
Attracts | Wildlife, Visual Attention, Songbirds / Birds |
Noteworthy Characteristics
Large, fully double, spectacular deep-red blossoms 2-3 inches across and resembling Camellias are borne in profusion on this flowering quince in late winter through early spring. Fragrant, aromatic yellow fruits in fall are also attractive, and edible, but the fruits are quite sour to the taste buds.
Uses
Plant as a single specimen, in small to large groupings, flowering shrub borders, as a low natural hedge or barrier, mass plantings, home foundation plantings, wildlife gardens, asian theme gardens, cottage gardens,
Culture & Care Tips
Quince are not too picky about soil top provided there is good drainage. Grows best in full sun but will tolerate and appreciate some afternoon shade in hotter climates of the South. Water as needed to keep soil moist but not soggy wet during the first year. After that, quince are quite drought tolerant so will only require supplemental irrigation during prolonged periods of summer dry weather.