Double Take Orange™ Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles)
Shrub
- Cheery orange blooms appear early spring.
- Drought and deer-resistant hedge.
- Thornless quince.
- Tough as nails shrub!
- Zones 5-9, sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: CANADA
Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 20,950
Common name: Flowering quince
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 4-5' tall & wide
Flower color: Orange
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Wet soils, Proven Winners, privacy & screening, low flammability, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, erosion control or embankment, foundation planting, hedge, massing, naturalize, ornamental, screen, waterside
How to Grow
Light: Full Sun
Water: Average water needs. Water regularly; do not over water.
Spacing: 4 - 6 feet
Fertilizing: Fertilizer needs are low. If you have poor soil, feed during spring growing season with slow release fertilizer such as "Osmocote"
Winterizing: No specific care needed. Branches may be clipped and brought indoors for winter blooms
Maintenance & Pruning: Prune for shape in late spring after bloom time.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I had reviewed this earlier and this is just an update on my plant. I had never grown one before so I was expecting and hoping it would bloom its first year. This second year was when it started blooming so it was a relief knowing my efforts were not in vain. It's definitely a beautiful bloom.
This was such a beautiful plant when it arrived, and the soil was still damp. It's been in the ground about a month, and its holding steady.
My tree got broken
I am sorry to hear about the plant. I scheduled another Double Take Orange Quince to ship out later this week.
Pack well. Prompt delivery. Lots of branches and green leaves. Hope to see bright orange flowers in the spring.
Given the length of shipping time, they arrived packaged well and thirsty. They seem to be okay. I have always been happy with the plants I have ordered.
Received in the best condition. Packed very well.
Arrived sooo small. Never grew Never came back
Hello! We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants. All of our orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, but outside of that timeframe, we cannot be responsible for the care of your plants. If you’d like to talk to our customer service team, you can reach them at [email protected]. Happy gardening!
I wanted a flowering quince and couldn’t find anything acceptable at the normal stores I patronize. I then ordered one from you, which came promptly and in fine condition. It’s now weathering its first Midwest summer, and so far, so good!
Terribly small misshapen plant for the money.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Double Take Orange™ Flowering Quince
Double Take Orange™ Flowering Quince
Arrived looking nice and healthy. I have another flowering quince that was here when I bought this property that is nice and healthy. Hopefully this one does just as well. So far so good!
Plant is doing good.
I planted it according to your directions. It is not doing well.
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your quince. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
It’s hard to write a review when they are still twigs. Maybe in a year to three when they have had a chance to grow and bloom. I just hope they make it through our 100degree summer and survive the winter. But so far so good. Really hope they’ll be what I imagine they should be.
Hello! Thank you for your review. Make sure to monitor your watering. We've noticed that this is where most gardeners have them most trouble, especially in the summer heat. Here is a helpful resource that we've put together specifically about watering.
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/how-much-water-should-i-give-my-plants/
Keep in mind that when transplanting young plants from a nursery pot to a garden, the plant allocates more energy to root development instead of shoot development (above ground). It's important for them to develop a robust root system so they can actually absorb the nutrients and water in the soil around them. Then after their root system is more developed they'll invest in their shoots and flower development. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online. We hope this helps. Happy Gardening!
What wonderfully healthy plants. They are thriving
The three plants are not striving as I thought in Southern CA. Wilted leaves are common on every branches. I lost 2 out of the 3 plants already since receiving them.
Hi Uy, We're sorry to hear about your plants! It looks like your growing zone is 10a. We do not recommend the Flowering Quince outside of zone 9. Below is a link for plants that are specific to your zone. Happy Gardening!
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/growing-zone-10a
My plant arrived appearing healthy. It is growing nicely, now, in it's permanent spot.
Received plant with what I expect. Good job. Thanks
My plant looks very healthy. My area has had severe drought so I didn't plant it for weeks (ordered several bushes and put them in slowly so I'd remember to water each area well) and it stayed very healthy looking the whole time. It did better than average compared to other plants/bushes ordered from other companies I'd have to say.
I have had mine for three years now. These friends were turning green with envy seeing them so now they are happy, seeing how well they grow in their garden.
What a great gift! Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. If you take any pictures of your flowering quince this season, feel free to send them our way. We'd love to see them. Happy gardening!
Plants are great. Thank you very much
We're happy to hear you're loving your new plants! Let us know if you ever have any questions. Happy Gardening!
mine is several years old and just blooms in the bottom of the bush
Flowering Quince shrubs benefit from rejuvenation pruning every 4 to 6 years or so. Just remove 1/3 of the thickest, oldest stems.
When do you ship, now or in the fall? I want to establish this now for
next Spring. Thank you.
Hi! All customers are able to pick their own ship date during the checkout process, meaning you can choose a spring or fall ship date! To ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your garden, we only ship when it’s right for your climate. All orders are shipped via FedEx; delivery times depend on distance from Grand Haven, Michigan.
Learn more about our shipping schedule:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/shipping-policy
Can these plants be planted in late summer???
Hello! You may want to wait to plant until the worst of the summer heat has passed. As long as you plant at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your area, you should be good to grow!
Best time to plant
Thank you for reaching out to us! Fall is a great time for planting! The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground 6 weeks before the first HARD frost in your area. If you are not sure when that is, you can ask a local nursery. Here is a great blog - Our Guide for Fall Planting
I hope this answers your question.
spring
Hello! Thank you for your question. Flowering Quince blossoms in the spring.