Chaenomeles spec. 'Mango Storm' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Japanese quince 'Mango Storm'®(s) (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a bushy, compact small shrub that produces red-orange flowers. They appear from March to April. With the right care, the Japanese quince 'Mango Storm'®(s) will flower again in June. The Japanese quince 'Mango Storm'®(s) also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres. The Japanese quince 'Mango Storm'®(s) makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chaenomeles speciosa 'MINCHA01'(s).

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese quince 'Mango Storm'®(s) are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese quince 'Mango Storm'®(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese quince 'Mango Storm'®(s) is a bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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-orange flowers are double and appear from March to April. With proper care, re-flowering in June.

Fruit
The stone fruits have an aromatic flavour. Ripen from October.

Use
Pruning, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge