Chaenomeles Speciosa Scarlet Storm (PBR) | 12 Lt Pot

A thorn-free flowering quince with semi-double scarlet flowers. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained Rate of growth: fast Flowering period: March to May Hardiness: fully hardy The stems of this easy to grow shrub are studded along their length with large (up to 5cm across), many-petalled flowers, which start to open just before the foliage appears. Not only do they add a bright splash of colour early in the year, but the flowers also attract bees, who seek them out so they can top up their energy levels after winter. Their stems are thorn-free, which makes it much easier to tie them onto a support and train them as a wall shrub (if space is limited), and it also makes it possible to plant them near a pathway without worrying about getting snagged every time you pass. Garden care: After flowering prune side shoots to five or six leaves and remove crossing or ill-placed stems. Once established remove excess growth in late spring or summer and cut back all side shoots to two or three leaves.