Spitfire flowering quince is a stunning shrub grown in zones 5-9. It produces vibrant red blooms in early spring and reaches a size of 6-8 feet.
Spitfire Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Spitfire') is a deciduous shrub that is known for its bright red flowers that bloom in early spring. It is a cultivar of the flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa).
Spitfire Flowering Quince grows to be 6-8 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. It has dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and up to 2 inches in diameter.
Spitfire Flowering Quince is a relatively easy plant to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. The plant can be pruned after flowering to remove dead or diseased branches.
Spitfire Flowering Quince is a popular choice for landscaping and is often used as an accent plant, in mass plantings, or as a hedge. It is also a good choice for growing in containers.
Here are some additional tips for growing Spitfire Flowering Quince:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune after flowering to remove dead or diseased branches.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4-6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3-5 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Chaenomeles japonica |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Harvest Time: | October |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |
