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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' Double Take® Pink

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Description

'Pink Storm' is a medium-sized, upright to rounded, multi-stemmed shrub with a mature height of approximately 4 feet. It will bloom best in full sun though will tolerate some partial shade.  Large, salmon or coral colored, double flowers appear in early spring before the leaves appear. This hybrid is fruitless and thornless.  Double Take® quinces often rebloom in fall for some surprising color late in the season.     

Prune as needed to remove dead or broken branches and improve shape in the spring after flowering.  This will stimulate the growth of flowering spurs which will improve bloom for the following year. When pruning, keep in mind that flowers bloom on old wood. Promptly remove any root suckers to control unwanted spread.

'Pink Storm' withstands a range of soil types including heavy clay but prefers well-drained loams. It is drought tolerant once established. Pink Storm does well in high erosion areas like slopes. Flower buds are susceptible to damage from early spring frosts so a protected site is ideal. In warmer areas, some afternoon shade will help flowers last longer.

Insects and Diseases: May be susceptible to fungal leaf spots during rainy springs, fireblight and scab may be problematic in some areas also aphids, scale and mites. Chlorosis (yellowing of foliage) will occur in high pH soils.

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#showy flowers#deciduous#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#drought tolerant#specimen#pink flowers#low maintenance#thornless#cottage garden#pet friendly#nci#cutting garden#pollinator plant#clay soils tolerant#partial shade tolerant#hedge#accent
 
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#showy flowers#deciduous#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#drought tolerant#specimen#pink flowers#low maintenance#thornless#cottage garden#pet friendly#nci#cutting garden#pollinator plant#clay soils tolerant#partial shade tolerant#hedge#accent
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Chaenomeles
    Species:
    speciosa
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Wildlife Value:
    Resistant to deer
    Dimensions:
    Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Multi-stemmed
    Rounded
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Description:
    No fruits are produced
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Orange
    Pink
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Shape:
    Cup
    Saucer
    Flower Petals:
    more than 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    2-inch salmon or coral colored double flower with 29-40 petals per flower that resemble camellias. Branches may be clipped and forced for winter bloom. Blooms on old wood so do not over prune in the spring. Thornless and does not produce fruit.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Oblong
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Glossy dark green leaves.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Slope/Bank
    Landscape Theme:
    Asian Garden
    Cottage Garden
    Cutting Garden
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Hedge
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Pollinators
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought