Overview
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' is a spreading, deciduous, thorny shrub shrub in the genus Chaenomeles, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 3 m tall. Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include informal hedge, wall-trained specimen and spiny intruder-proof boundary. It is native to eastern Asia.
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
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Spreading, Deciduous, Thorny shrub
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 3 m
- Suggested uses
- Informal hedge, Wall-trained specimen, Spiny intruder-proof boundary
- Native to
- eastern Asia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm'?
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' need?
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' 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 big does Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' grow?
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' reaches a height of 3 m.
Is Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' hardy in the UK?
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' 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 'Pink Storm'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Grafting.
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