Double Take™ Scarlet Storm Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Scarlet Storm' P.P.A.F.
A profusion of bright 2" scarlet flowers provide a magnificent display of early spring color in the garden. Large, double, Camellia-like flowers have yellow centers and layers of overlapping petals. Its dense, spreading habit makes it ideal as a specimen, espalier, or hedge. Relatively carefree, Scarlet Storm has no thorns or fruit, and is drought tolerant once established.
| Key feature: | Showy Flowers |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 6 feet tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7477 |
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Care Information
Prefers average, well-drained soil. Full sun will produce the most blooms.
A profusion of bright 2" scarlet flowers provide a magnificent display of early spring color in the garden. Large, double, Camellia-like flowers have yellow centers and layers of overlapping petals. Its dense, spreading habit makes it ideal as a specimen, espalier, or hedge. Relatively carefree, Scarlet Storm has no thorns or fruit, and is drought tolerant once established.
Care Information
Prefers average, well-drained soil. Full sun will produce the most blooms.
| Key feature: | Showy Flowers |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 6 feet tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7477 |
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