Chaenomeles spec. 'Rubra' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Japanese quince 'Rubra' (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a spreading shrub that produces red flowers. They appear from March to May. With the right care, the Japanese quince 'Rubra' will flower again from July to August. These produce yellow, pear-shaped, round fruits from August. The Japanese quince 'Rubra' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.7 metres. The Japanese quince 'Rubra' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chaenomeles lagenaria, Cydonia lagenaria, Cydonia speciosa, Cydonia japonica.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese quince 'Rubra' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese quince 'Rubra' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese quince 'Rubra' is a spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.7 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 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 flowers appear from March to May. With proper care, re-flowering from July to August.

Fruit
The yellow stone fruits have an aromatic flavour. The stone fruits are pear-shaped and round. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam