Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl'
flowering quince
Ornamental quinces bring a welcome flush of colour to the garden in spring, when their bare twigs are smothered...
A reliable, attractive wall shrub shown to best effect against a wall at the back of a border
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Chaenomeles speciosa Geisha Girl:
Please note:
GOES WELL WITH
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