Botanical name
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Crimson and Gold’
Other names
Japanese quince ‘Crimson and Gold’
Genus
Chaenomeles
Variety or Cultivar
‘Crimson and Gold’ _ ‘Crimson and Gold’ is a short, wide, spiny shrub with glossy leaves and deep crimson flowers often followed by scented yellow fruit.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Red, Gold in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Brown scale
Specific diseases
Fireblight
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Crimson and Gold’ (Japanese quince ‘Crimson and Gold’) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
