Chaenomeles sup. 'Pink Lady' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
These produce yellow, pear-shaped fruits from October onwards.

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

Growth habit
Japanese quince is expansive in structure.

Flower
The red flowers appear from March to May. With proper care, re-flowering from July to August.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

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.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, jam

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.