Chaenomeles sup. 'Nicoline' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
The Flowering quince 'Nicoline' (Chaenomeles x superba) is a compact, spreading, broad small shrub that produces scarlet-red flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce yellow, pear-shaped fruits. The Flowering quince 'Nicoline' also has lanceolate, medium-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 Flowering quince 'Nicoline' makes no particular demands on the soil.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Flowering quince 'Nicoline' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering quince 'Nicoline' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flowering quince 'Nicoline' is a compact, spreading and wide-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 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 scarlet-red flowers appear from April to May.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam