Japanese quince ‰ۡÌÝÌáPink Lady‰ۡó» boasts obovate, glossy-green leaves, that compliment simply gorgeous, 5-petalled, blush-pink flowers.
About Japanese quince 'Pink Lady'
The Chaenomeles x superba ‰ۡÌÝÌáPink Lady‰ۡó» bush boasts gorgeous, cup-shaped, flowers in March through to May, which are then followed with green, fragrant fruits, that turn yellow when ripe. This is the perfect bush for training against a fence or wall, and it will flower earlier than many other varieties, meaning it is a highly valuable plant for providing early spring colour.
Within 5-10 years, the Japanese quince ‰ۡÌÝÌáPink Lady‰ۡó» can reach an ultimate height and spread of 1.5m x 2m.
Key Features
It is best to plant your Chaenomeles x superba ‰ۡÌÝÌáPink Lady‰ۡó» in a sheltered, sunny, or partially shaded position, and in chalk, clay, loam, or sand-based soils (which must also be moist and well-draining).
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Growth rate: Average
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Ideal height: 1.5m Medium
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Soil type: Chalk, clay, loam, sand
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Aspect: Sheltered, full sun, semi-shade
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Evergreen foliage? No
Pruning & Care
Once it has flowered, prune the sides shoots down to 5/6 leaves, and remove any ill-placed or crossing stems. After the plant has fully established, you can remove any excess growth in the late Spring or Summer, as well as cutting down the sides shoots to 2/3 leaves, instead.