Double Take Scarlet Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Scarlet Storm’Double Take Scarlet Flowering Quince is a bold, early-blooming ornamental shrub celebrated for its vibrant red, double flowers and thornless stems. This improved flowering quince variety produces large, camellia-like blooms that appear in abundance along bare branches in early spring, delivering dramatic color before most shrubs begin to leaf out. Its vivid display and compact habit make it an eye-catching addition to residential landscapes, mixed borders, and foundation plantings.
In early spring, the shrub becomes covered in richly saturated scarlet-red blooms that create a striking contrast against the late-winter landscape. The fully double flowers offer a lush, layered appearance, enhancing their visual impact while eliminating the traditional thorny stems often associated with older quince varieties. This makes Double Take Scarlet™ especially appealing for use near walkways, patios, and high-visibility areas.
As the blooms fade, glossy green foliage emerges, forming a dense, rounded shrub that provides texture and structure throughout the growing season. Its tidy growth habit typically reaches 3–4 feet tall and wide, making it well-suited to smaller gardens and urban landscapes. In addition to its ornamental value, the plant may produce small fruits later in the season, adding subtle seasonal interest.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Choose a full sun location for best flowering and dense growth.
Soil: Plant in well-drained soil. This variety is adaptable to a wide range 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 Scarlet™ Flowering Quince thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, where it produces the most abundant blooms. It is adaptable to a range of soil types and tolerates urban conditions well. With minimal pruning and routine care, this shrub delivers dependable early-season color and long-lasting landscape appeal year after year.
