Uses: Perennial flowering shrub
Benefits: Attracts pollinators. Produces gorgeous, supersized, bright orange blooms twice during the year: in the spring and again (lightly) in late summer/early fall. This variety of quince is thornless.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Perennial
Mature Height: 5'
Mature Width: 5'
Bloom Season: Spring, then again (lightly) in the late-summer into early-fall
Summary
Bold color!
Make springtime extra special with this vivid flowering quince from Proven Winners®! Bright orange blooms cover the stems from mid-spring to early summer, providing over a month of color. Double Take® quince are thornless and exceptionally tolerant of hot, dry conditions.
Huge flowers put on a stunning spring show. Use these adaptable and durable plants for a low-maintenance hedge or in cutting gardens and mixed borders. Not only are these new varieties thornless, they set very little fruit.
Excellent as a cut flower, hedge, border or foundation plant.
Long blooming.
Easy care.
Bright orange blooms.
Few fruits produced.
Extremely heat and drought tolerant once established!
Deer resistant.
Care
Orange Quince Care
Provide full sun. Too little light will cause growth issues.
Fertilization is suggested, especially if soil is poor. Our slow release fertilizer is a great option.
Prune 2-3 times after established to encourage a dense, well branched and full-bodied plant; avoid cutting into thick stems. It's suggested to prune after spring flowering cycle, but not later than July.
Blooms on old wood only, typically after 1 year of wood formation; however, the heaviest bud set is on two-year-old wood, so avoid cutting into the oldest parts of the plant.
Water regularly, especially after planting prior to establishment. Attempt to keep soil lightly moist, but not wet. It's suggested to place 2"-3" of mulch under this plant to help retain a light degree of ground moisture.
Size
Size of Orange Quince for Sale Online
The Double Take® Orange Quince that we sell online will ship in a greenhouse grade grow pot. Each plant will be appropriately sized for its pot. Please contact us with any specific questions.
Size of Orange Quince When Mature
Double Take® Orange Quince will reach mature heights of 4' - 5' and mature widths of 4' - 5'.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Double Take® Orange Quince?
Its botanical name is Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Orange Storm’.
