BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Native to parts of China, Chaenomeles speciosa 'Umbilicata' has masses of handsome, single, salmon pink flowers which appear in spring before the dark green leaves emerge. An easy to grow, medium sized garden shrub with eye-catching and colourful spring flowers.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (30 - 40 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Flowering Quince.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: March - April.
• Flower Colour: Salmon pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized or eventually large, densely branching, rounded shrub.
• Height: 3 m (10 ft) // [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]
• Spread: 3 m (10 ft) // [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]
• Notes: This plant has thorns and as such it can also be planted to create a very effective barrier.