Chaenomeles speciosa Double Take® Peach (Japanese Quince)
Chaenomeles speciosa Double Take® Peach (Japanese Quince) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with abundant clusters of large, double, soft peachy-pink flowers. Borne on thornless branches, they bloom in profusion over a long season in mid to late spring, creating a brilliant floral display at a time when there is little to be excited about in the garden.
Chaenomeles speciosa Double Take® Peach (Japanese Quince) is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with abundant clusters of large, double, soft peachy-pink flowers. Borne on thornless branches, they bloom in profusion over a long season in mid to late spring, creating a brilliant floral display at a time when there is little to be excited about in the garden. Very tolerant of heat and dry conditions, combine this pretty Japanese Quince with daffodils and tulips and enjoy a cheerful spring scene. Double Take quinces often rebloom in fall for some surprise color late in the season.
- Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall and wide (120-150 cm).
- Full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils. In cold climates, plant in full sun for the very best flower color. In warmer areas, some afternoon shade will help flowers last longer. Adapts to a wide range of soil conditions, including dry soils and clay soils provided there is good drainage. Drought tolerant once established.
- Easy to care for and nearly indestructible, Flowering Quince is a perfect choice for mixed shrub borders or flowering hedges. Great as a specimen plant and for foundation plantings. Flowering Quince may also be trained against a wall.
- Deer resistant.
- Plants bloom on old growth. Prune to shape as required after flowering to encourage the growth of flowering spurs. Flowers appear mostly on two-year-old wood, so do not prune too heavily. Fertilize, if desired, in early spring, when the ground has thawed.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Chaenomeles – Flowering Quinces |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 60″ – 72″ (150cm – 180cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |