Enhance your garden with Chaenomeles (flowering quince), a stunning shrub known for its vibrant blooms and small, aromatic green fruits. This premium seed kit includes high-quality non-GMO seeds ideal for home gardeners looking for beauty and productivity in one plant.
The Chaenomeles japonica plant offers bright spring flowers followed by small green fruits that can be used for preserves and jellies. Hardy and adaptable, this perennial shrub thrives in various soil conditions and brings ornamental elegance to any garden space.
Features
- Premium Quality Seeds: Ensures high germination and strong plant growth.
- Dual Purpose Plant: Decorative flowers and edible fruits.
- Non-GMO & Untreated: Safe and naturally grown.
- Low Maintenance: Hardy and drought-tolerant once established.
- Great for Landscaping: Ideal as hedges, borders, or standalone shrubs.
Specifications
- Common Name: Flowering Quince
- Scientific Name: Chaenomeles japonica
- Plant Type: Deciduous perennial shrub
- Growth Habit: Bushy, spreading form
- Zones: USDA 5–9
- Season: Best planted in Spring or Fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; water deeply during dry periods
- Germination Time: 4–6 weeks at 65–75°F
- Maturity: 1–2 years to full flowering and fruiting
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated, untreated seeds
- Plant Height: 3–6 feet at maturity
- Fruit Description: Small, green, aromatic fruits suitable for jellies
- Flower Description: Vibrant blooms in white, pink, or red shades
- Pollination: Self-fertile, enhanced yield with multiple plants
- Uses: Ornamental landscaping, hedging, preserves, and home decor
Planting Guide
- Cold stratify seeds for 6–8 weeks in the refrigerator before planting.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Keep soil temperature between 65–75°F for best germination.
- Water lightly to maintain consistent soil moisture.
- Transplant outdoors once seedlings are sturdy and frost has passed.
- Space plants 3–5 feet apart for optimal growth.
