Overview
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' is a bushy shrub in the genus Chaenomeles, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 3 m tall. Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedging and ornamental. It is native to China.
About
Chaenomeles speciosa, the flowering quince, Chinese quince or Japanese quince, is a thorny deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. It is taller than another commonly cultivated species, C.
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About the genus
Chaenomeles is a genus of four species of deciduous spiny shrubs, usually 1–3 m tall, in the family Rosaceae. They are native to Eastern Asia. These plants are related to the quince and the Chinese quince, differing in the serrated leaves that lack fuzz, and in the flowers, borne in clusters, having deciduous sepals and styles that are connate at the base.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chaenomeles
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 3 m
- Suggested uses
- hedging, ornamental
- Native to
- China
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a range of soil types. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
- Pruning
- Prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
- Propagation
- Propagation by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by seed.
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Brown scale, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Fireblight, Blossom wilt, Brown rot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl'?
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a range of soil types. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Where is the best place to plant Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl'?
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' need?
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl'?
Prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove dead or crossing branches.
How big does Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' grow?
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' reaches a height of 3 m.
Is Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' hardy in the UK?
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl'?
Propagation by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by seed.