DOUBLE TAKE® ORANGE STORM QUINCE

2 gallon

$45.49

CHAENOMELES SPECIOSA 'DOUBLE TAKE® ORANGE STORM' PP20950

$45.49

Double Take® Orange Storm Flowering Quince is a show-stopping deciduous shrub that commands attention in the early spring garden. Unlike traditional quinces, the 'Orange Storm' variety is thornless and fruitless, making it as gardener-friendly as it is beautiful. It features massive, camellia-like double blooms in a vivid, electrifying orange that appear before the foliage even emerges. This "tough-as-nails" shrub is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and thrives in a variety of soil conditions, including heavy clay. Whether used as a vibrant low hedge, a focal specimen, or for stunning cut flower arrangements, this Proven Winners® selection brings high-impact color with remarkably low maintenance.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	3-4 feet
Mature Spread	3-4 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom Time	March–April

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zones 5-9 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Select a location with full sun for the most prolific blooming. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. It adapts to most soil types, including clay, but prefers well-drained loamy soil. In warmer climates (Zones 8-9), some afternoon shade can help the blooms last longer.

Prune immediately after flowering in late spring. This shrub blooms on old wood, so pruning too late in the season or in early spring will remove the flower buds. Focus on removing dead or crossing branches and thinning out suckers to maintain its mounded shape.

Apply a slow-release fertilizer specifically formulated for trees and shrubs in early spring. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can encourage excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

Generally requires no special winter protection in its hardy zones. You can clip branches with swollen buds in late winter to force them to bloom indoors for an early touch of spring color.

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