Overview

Chaenomeles superba 'Pink Lady' is a spiny shrub, 1-3m tall shrub in the genus Chaenomeles, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous, simple leaves foliage. Chaenomeles superba 'Pink Lady' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hedging, borders and ornamental. It is native to hybrid cultivar.

About

Chaenomeles superba 'Pink Lady' (Pink Lady Flowering Quince) is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the genus Chaenomeles, which comprises spiny shrubs native to Eastern Asia. This hybrid cultivar thrives in well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade and is hardy in UK conditions (H5). It is suitable for use in hedging, borders, and as an ornamental plant. To maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth, pruning should be carried out immediately after flowering, removing old or weak wood. Propagation is typically done by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by grafting.

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 pH

neutral, acidic, alkaline

Soil moisture

moist,dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

sheltered, exposed

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Chaenomeles superba 'Pink Lady' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

shrub

Habit

Spiny shrub, 1-3m tall

Foliage

Deciduous, simple leaves

Suggested uses

hedging, borders, ornamental

Native to

hybrid cultivar

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chaenomeles superba 'Pink Lady'

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; tolerant of a range of soils; prune after flowering to maintain shape.

Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to control size and shape; remove old or weak wood.

Propagation

propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by grafting

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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