Chaenomeles spec. 'Red Kimono'? - 30-40 CM C3

Description
These produce golden yellow fruits from September onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chaenomeles lagenaria, Cydonia lagenaria, Cydonia speciosa, Cydonia japonica.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Japanese quince 'Red Kimono'® is compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The scarlet-red, cup-shaped flowers appear from April to May. With the right care, re-flowering from July to August.

fruit
The golden-yellow fruits of Chaenomeles speciosa 'Red Kimono'® are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam