Chaenomeles spec. 'Rubra' - 50-60 CM C5

Description
These produce yellow, pear-shaped, round fruits from August.

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

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

Growth habit
Japanese quince 'Rubra' is expansive 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 red flowers appear from March to May. With proper care, re-flowering from July to August.

fruit
The yellow stone fruits have an aromatic flavour. The stone fruits are pear-shaped and round. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam