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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Rubra Grandiflora'

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Rubra Grandiflora'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Chaenomeles
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A dense, multi-stemmed, spreading shrub to around 2m high with dark green leaves and large, crimson flowers borne along the branches in spring either before or as the foliage emerges

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight and a canker

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseBordersOutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years