Chaenomeles ‘Spitfire’ (commonly called Flowering Quince) is a deciduous shrub grown for its early spring vibrant red flowers, compact habit, and thorny stems. It is a hardy landscape shrub, excellent for ornamental borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens. Prefers full sun and rich well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
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Height: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Blooms on old wood- prune to shade as needed after spring blooms. Remove suckers to prevent spreading. potential issues include leaf spot, fireblight, scab, and aphids.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Groups plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Containers, Urban planting
COMPANION PLANTS: Lenten Rose, Fountain Grass, Wintercreeper
IMAGE: Monster Gardens, Spitfire Quince.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
