Chaenomeles sup. 'Crimson and Gold' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Flowering quince 'Crimson and Gold' (Chaenomeles x superba) is a dense, flat small shrub that produces dark red flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce golden yellow fruits. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.6 metres. The Flowering quince 'Crimson and Gold' makes no particular demands on the soil.

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

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering quince 'Crimson and Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flowering quince 'Crimson and Gold' is a dense and flat-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.2 - 1.6 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 50 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 to semi-shady 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 dark red flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The golden yellow stone fruits.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam