Chaenomeles speciosa Madama Butterfly
£20.00
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notes
The Japanese quince, Chaenomeles speciosa Madama Butterfly (Whitice) is an upright, deciduous shrub with spiny stems, notable for its unusual spring flowers. Salmon pink flowers, edged with white and accented with yellow anthers, smother the branches, to be followed by fragrant yellow fruit.
Dimensions
- 2L
- Height and Spread: up to 150cm (1ft 7in) x 150cm (1ft 7in) over 5-10 years
Features
notes
The Japanese quince, Chaenomeles speciosa Madama Butterfly (Whitice) is an upright, deciduous shrub with spiny stems, notable for its unusual spring flowers. Salmon pink flowers, edged with white and accented with yellow anthers, smother the branches, to be followed by fragrant yellow fruit.
Insights
Chaenomeles speciosa Madama Butterfly can be trained up a wall or planted in a mixed bed. The stems are welcomed for floral arrangements. Fruits can be used to make jams and jellies but as the seeds contain toxins, further advice should be sought before preparation.
Details
Flowers: March - May
Planting
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial shade
Care
After flowering, prune side shoots to five or six leaves. Remove damaged, dead or diseased stems or stems that are crossing.
Scent
Fragranced fruit
Glossary