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Chaenomeles speciosa
'Brilliant'
Brilliant Chaenomeles, Brilliant Flowering Quince
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Chaenomeles |
| Species |
| speciosa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Brilliant' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H7 |
| Height |
| 0.90 - 3 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Borders, hedges and as a specimen plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Full sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained sandy, loamy and clay soils. Prune immediately after flowering. Drought tolerant. |
| Shape |
| Dense and broad-rounded. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to fungal leaf spot, fireblight and scab. Aphids can cause significant damage. Lesser pests include scale and mites. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Finely-toothed, oval to oblong leaves that are 8 - 9 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| 5-petaled flowers, 5 cm in diameter. The flowers bloom before the leaves full unfold in the spring. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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