Double Take Peach™ Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles)
Shrub
- Delicate color on a super-sturdy plant.
- Thornless and safe for kids!
- Fabulously showy double flowers.
- Heat tolerant.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: CANADA
Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 30,231
Common name: Flowering quince
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-5' tall and wide
Flower color: Peach
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, privacy & screening, deer resistant, low flammability, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, background, container gardening, erosion control or embankment, foundation planting, hedge, massing, Specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Average water needs.
Spacing: 4 - 6 feet.
Fertilizing: Little needed. If you want plants to grow more quickly, apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No specific care needed. Branches may be clipped and brought indoor for winter blooms.
Maintenance & pruning: Regular pruning is not required. However, if you wish to prune, do so immediately after flowering in spring. Note that quince flower mostly on two-year-old wood, so allow growth to develop for best bloom. Some rebloom in late summer/fall is common - consider it a bonus!
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.
My plant got dry during the shipping, hope it can survive 🤞🏼
Well packaged. The instructions on how best to plant and care for the quince was useful and appreciated. Looks good and the color of the bud is as advertised.
These arrived a little brown, but its hot outside. Im hoping that they bouce back.
One plant out of 6 died. Others look good.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
Both plants are doing well, and starting to send off new shoots!
Double Take Peach™ Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles)
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I know when I order from you I'll receive healthy plants packed to withstand the journey. Thanks for the care you take.
Double Take Peach™ Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles)
First shipment half the plants were dying or died soon after. The replacement shipment for this rose that gradually lost all buds and leaves and died also lost all buds and half the leaves right away, but a couple of the stems seem to be staying alive on this replacement plant.
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Love it
Had a red blooming early spring - neighbors would stop and ask me what the plant was - as they all fell in love with it. Researched and found a white and a peach Quince - quickly ordered one of each. Planted both and cannot wait for all three - blooming at the same time next spring - I hope.
My plants were a good size, very healthy and packaged well for shipping. I highly recommend Great Garden Plants
Plant arrived in good condition, and is thriving
I have another quince (a red one) that I love, so I purchased this one. right now it is small, but it is healthy and I look forward to watching it grow.
They arrived healthy and growing now. Very happy
The six plants are in the 15 foot area in the front of my home. They are doing well so far, they need time to get to the "bush" stage. So far, I am pleased.
These plants arrived beautifully healthy. Because they are so small( I planted them in growers pots to be transplanted this fall. Only had one very tiny bloom
Arrived in terrible condition.
the plant is small and young but otherwise healthy. It is growing fine a a pot now
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, we appreciate it. Happy gardening!
When the plants arrived they were beautiful. Planted all three at the same time one of them died! I’m not happy
Hello Judy! We're sorry to hear one of you flowering quince did not make it. We offer a 30- day guarantee on all of plants. If they died within that timeframe let us know! We're happy to replace or refund plants that did not survive past the 30 days after you received your order.
Very small, packed well. They seem to have taken hold and starting to grow.
We're happy to hear your new plants are starting to make themselves at home in your garden! Thanks for leaving your feedback, we appreciate it. Happy gardening!
I have ordered a number of plants from Great Garden Plants. They come beautifully packaged and very healthy. I’m a fan!
We're so happy to have you as a fan, Karen! Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, we appreciate it. Happy gardening!
Is this an Evergreen plant?!
The Double Take Peach™ Flowering Quince is not an evergreen plant. It is a deciduous shrub, meaning it will lose its leaves in the fall and go dormant during the winter months.
Can they be grown in planters? If so, how do you winterize them?
We always recommend growing plants that are two zones hardier for success. But don’t let this rule stop you! If you’re determined to grow plants that are hardy to your zone (or just one zone hardier), there are some extra steps you should take to make sure they survive. Here's a link to our blog post about over wintering your container plants: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/5-easy-tips-for-protecting-your-potted-plants-this-winter/
Is flowering quince deer resistant?
Yes, flowering quince is fairly deer resistant. That does not mean deer proof!
Is this quince deer resistant?
They're fairly deer resistant! Deer aren't likely to eat them, but you may see a little damage if they're desperate for food.
Are quice shrubs deer resistant?
Old-fashioned quince are generally considered deer resistant, but since the Double Take quinces are thornless, they tend to be browsed more frequently. If you decide to try them, we would recommend protecting plants for their first season or two, especially in winter.