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

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