Chaenomeles speciosa 'Brilliant' (Brilliant Chaenomeles, Brilliant Flowering Quince)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Chaenomeles |
| Species | speciosa |
| Cultivar | 'Brilliant' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 0.90 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1 - 4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dense and broad-rounded. |
| Landscape | Borders, hedges and as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Moist, well-drained sandy, loamy and clay soils. Prune immediately after flowering. Drought tolerant. |
| Pests | Susceptible to fungal leaf spot, fireblight and scab. Aphids can cause significant damage. Lesser pests include scale and mites. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| 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. |
Photographs
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Brilliant’. Form, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Brilliant’. Leaf, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Brilliant’. Flower, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Brilliant’. Fruit, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Brilliant’. Autumn form, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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