10 Seeds Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) Deciduous Shrub

Add a burst of early spring color to your garden with these flowering quince seeds. Chaenomeles speciosa, also known as Japanese quince or flowering quince, is a hardy deciduous shrub admired for its vibrant scarlet, pink, or white blossoms that appear before the leaves emerge. These seeds are perfect for gardeners looking to create a lively, ornamental display from the ground up.
This versatile ornamental shrub is ideal for mixed borders, flowering hedges, or as a striking specimen plant. Its dense, thorny branches also make it an effective barrier or screening option. Flowering quince thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to a wide range of soil conditions, rewarding growers with abundant spring blooms and attractive, bronzy new foliage. Once established, it requires minimal upkeep.
Species: Chaenomeles speciosa
Plant_Habit: Deciduous shrub
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining; tolerates a variety of soil types
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Cold stratification (30-60 days) recommended
Sowing: Sow seeds outdoors in autumn or stratify then sow in spring; cover lightly
Spacing: 4-6 feet apart
Notes: Prune after flowering to maintain shape; may take 2-3 seasons to bloom