Chaenomeles sup. 'Hollandia' - P9

Description
These produce yellow, pear-shaped fruits.

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

Growth habit
Flowering quince 'Hollandia' 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 to semi-shady 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 flowers appear from April to May.

fruit
The yellow stone fruits The stone fruits are pear-shaped.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam