Deciduous shrubs (flowering) – Flowering Qunice

Flowering quince 

Botanical name: chaenomeles speciosa 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 5-6 ft in height and in width 

Bloom time: early spring 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Flower color: pink, red, orange, white 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows about 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired size and shape in the spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: borders, hedges, backdrop, privacy screen 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: long flowering periods, attracts pollinators, fragrant blooms, drought tolerant 

Watering instructions: allow the surface layer of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub plant food slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as the plant comes out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or clay 

Companion plants: lavender, daylilies, juniper, arborvitae, ornamental grasses

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no