Overview

Chaenomeles superba 'Crimson & Gold' is a deciduous shrub in the genus Chaenomeles, part of the Rosaceae family. Chaenomeles superba 'Crimson & Gold' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soil soils and neutral to slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ornamental shrub, hedging and borders. It is native to Hybrid cultivar and derived from East Asian species.

About

A deciduous shrub with striking red and yellow bicolored flowers, typically blooming in early spring before the leaves emerge.

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, partial shade

Soil type

Well-drained soil

Soil pH

Neutral to slightly acidic

Soil moisture

Moderate

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered to exposed

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Chaenomeles superba 'Crimson & Gold' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Deciduous shrub

Suggested uses

Ornamental shrub, hedging, borders

Native to

Hybrid cultivar, derived from East Asian species

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chaenomeles superba 'Crimson & Gold'

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; tolerant of a range of soils; benefits from mulching

Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

Propagation

Cuttings, grafting

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