Description

A compact shrub with radiant crimson flowers in spring, a profuse bloomer; a single-season plant, good for general garden use and makes a fine low hedge as it takes pruning well; more refined than the species

Landscape Attributes

Crimson Beauty Flowering Quince is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Crimson Beauty Flowering Quince is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Crimson Beauty Flowering Quince will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.