Chaenomeles x speciosa - Flowering quince

continental : Let’s try to keep the ground fairly damp, watering every 2-3 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water; when the weather is very harsh and the temperatures are below zero, watering can be interrupted.

alpine : Every 3-4 weeks water the soil, trying to wet it deeply; keep the ground constantly moist, although we must avoid water stagnations. Usually 0-1 buckets of water are used.

mediterranean : We suggest watering regularly with 2-3 buckets of water, trying to keep the growing substratum pretty cool and moist; if the climate is very cold we can reduce watering. 1-2 weeks should go by between irrigations.

continental : For the The Chaenomeles x speciosa let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
The Chaenomeles x speciosa can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the The Chaenomeles x speciosa to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Chaenomeles x speciosa can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Chaenomeles x speciosa is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold.

Fertilization Chaenomeles x speciosa : During the winter it’s not necessary to fertilize shrubs. Before the winter climate gets decisively harsh, we should remember to put some fertilizer to the evergreen shrubs, preferably using organic fertilizer.

Treatments Chaenomeles x speciosa : Towards the end of the winter, before the buds get bigger, let’s apply a defensive treatment against the most common fungi diseases, using a fungicide based on sulphur and copper.