Flowering Quince 'Crimson and Gold'

Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson and Gold' is a fantastic wall shrub that can be trained as a climber, providing an early burst of colour in the UK garden. It boasts vibrant, cup-shaped, crimson-red flowers with striking golden anthers in early spring, before the leaves emerge, offering a vital food source for early pollinators. These are followed by edible, fragrant yellow quinces in autumn. It's extremely hardy and adaptable, thriving in a range of conditions and providing excellent seasonal interest.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Well-drained.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Mar, Apr.