Double Take Scarlet™ Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles)
Shrub
- Bold, true-red color in spring.
- Thornless!
- Enjoy big, double flowers.
- Exceptionally heat tolerant and easy to care for.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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UNABLE TO SHIP TO: CANADA
Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 20,951
Common name: Flowering quince
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 4-5' tall and wide
Flower color: Red
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, cut flower gardens
How to Grow
Light: Sun
Water: Average water needs. Water regularly; do not over water.
Spacing: 4 - 5 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.
This plant arrived in good shape and we planted it just after our frost time a bit over 1 year ago. It survived but did not flower the first year and took until this year to flower but it is Beautiful! and Healthy! It took patience, but it was worth it. The blooms are lovely.
The plant cameand packaging was GREAT!!! The leaves were gret and lots of them. I'm so happy the plants so healthy and few has buds on them already. 😃 Hoping they have Quince Toyo Nishiki.🤞 I would order some! Overall very satisfied with the purchase and had already recommended to friends and family. 😊
Hi Lan, thank you for sharing a picture of your order with us! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback. I'll pass along your request to carry Toyo Nishiki in the future. Happy Gardening!
Good package-plants ready for transplanting-currently thriving in garden
Quality was great on arrival, I have no complaints there. The deer destroyed it within hours though
We're sorry that the deer enjoyed your plants before you could. Young plants are especially susceptible to deer damage, so we highly recommend protecting new plants in areas with high deer traffic. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
My quince bushes arrived in good form and are doing well after planting. Be aware that 1 quart size is a small plant.
The plant has some issues as it was cut back in strange places leaving a lopsided plant with few leaves and very small for the amount of money charged
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 start the claims process if necessary.
It is tiny, but hopefully it will do fine.
Arrived healthy; still healthy--will wait for next year to say whether they are still good.
I will order something again.Thanks
Two of three are ok but one dryed and lost all leaves...will it grow new branches from the roots, time will show?
Thank you for contacting us. Please email pictures of any plant in question 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.
Only one plant survived
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you had some trouble with your new plants. Please email pictures of the plants 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!
I ordered 3 of 1-qt Double Take Scarlet flowering quinces and love them all. The plants are very healthy and bigger than I expected.
Quick shipping and very good packing. All 3 are growing everyday.
Thank you.
DEAD
Hello, We're sorry to hear about your Quince! Please email pictures of any plant(s) in question 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 offer 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!
The plants that I received are healthy and alive! 🌱🪴😁
Excellent service and plant is motoring along. Never know in Colorado, lousy soil, blistering sun, and heat June through August but soil amended well and it got a shot of Fertiloom Root Stimulator weekly for 4 weeks. Gets watered 3 times a week, and I think it is on the way of settling in Rabbits have not touched it
Is this plant evergreen or deciduous??
Double Take Scarlet™ Flowering Quince is a deciduous shrub so it will lose its leaves in winter.
how fast of a grower is the quince
Hello! It's hard to say for certain, since so many factors - like weather, soil type, watering, fertilizing, and not least of all, the type of plant you purchased - all come into play. Perhaps you're familiar with the old saying about plants: first year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online.
How long does it take a flowering quince to grow to full size? I bought more than 6 months ago and they don't look dead but they haven't grown much either.
Hello! Plants 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. Most perennials and shrubs will reach their full size in 3-5 years.
when it is shipped, how does it look? a bulb? or small plant?
Hello! We ship young plants in containers. We do not sell bulbs.
what kind of shrubs attracts humming birds
Hello! Many shrubs attract hummingbirds! Rose of Sharon and Trumpet Bush, in particular, are common hummingbird hangouts.
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