Double Take Peach Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Peach Storm’Double Take Peach Flowering Quince is a vibrant, early-blooming ornamental shrub prized for its soft peach to coral-toned double blooms and thornless branches. This improved flowering quince variety bursts into color in early spring, producing large, camellia-like flowers along bare stems before foliage appears. Its warm, sunset-inspired hues and compact growth habit make it an exceptional choice for mixed borders, foundation plantings, and smaller garden spaces that benefit from early seasonal color.
In early spring, Double Take Peach™ is covered in fully double blooms featuring layered petals in shades of soft peach, apricot, and light coral. The multi-petaled flowers create a lush, full appearance that resembles miniature roses, adding texture and elegance to the landscape. Unlike traditional flowering quince, this variety is thornless, making it easier to maintain and ideal for planting near walkways, patios, or entry areas where close viewing enhances its visual impact.
As flowering fades, glossy green foliage emerges to form a dense, rounded shrub that provides structure and greenery throughout the growing season. Mature plants typically reach 3–4 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, making them well-suited for smaller landscapes or as colorful accents within larger beds. Its manageable size and uniform growth habit allow it to function beautifully as a specimen planting, low hedge, or vibrant seasonal focal point.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Choose a full sun location for best flowering and dense growth.
Soil: Plant in well-drained soil. Adaptable to a variety of soil types.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed to support blooming.
Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage vigorous new growth.
Spacing: Space plants 3–4 ft apart to allow for mature spread and airflow.
Maintenance: Mulch annually to retain moisture and reduce weed competition.
Double Take Peach™ Flowering Quince thrives in full sun, where it produces the most abundant blooms. It prefers well-drained soil but adapts to a variety of soil types once established. With pruning immediately after flowering and routine seasonal care, this shrub delivers dependable early-spring color and reliable landscape performance year after year.
