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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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.
