Chaenomeles cathayensis - P9

Description
The Flowering quince (Chaenomeles cathayensis) is a garden plant that produces red or white flowers with a light fragrance. They appear in May. These produce yellow, pear-shaped fruits. They exude a light fragrance. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and is approx. 2.5 metres wide. The Flowering quince makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering quince has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chaenomeles cathayensis can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 m and a width of 2 - 2.5 m. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The red, white flowers appear in May. These are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The yellow stone fruits The stone fruits are pear-shaped.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam