Flowering Quince, PW® Double Take™ Scarlet Flowering Quince

Double Take Scarlet Flowering Quince is a dense, small deciduous shrub with an upright rounded habit and glossy dark green foliage.  Large double red flowers bloom in profusion up to the tips of the stems in early spring and often rebloom again in fall.  Prefers full sun and rich well-drained soil.  Drought tolerant once established.  Double Take as a series are thornless and fruitless.

Type:	Shrub
Height:	4’ - 5’
Spread:	3’ - 4’
Spacing:	4’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Red
Season of Interest:	Spring, Fall, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Blooms on old wood- prune to shade as needed after spring blooms.  Remove suckers to prevent spreading.  potential issues include leaf spot, fireblight, scab, and aphids.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Specimen or Groups plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Containers, Urban planting

COMPANION PLANTS:  Lenten Rose, Fountain Grass, Wintercreeper

IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winners, Double Take® Scarlet Quince, (2) Photos by NC Extension Gardener, Double Take™ 'Scarlet Storm' Chaenomeles lagenaria 'Scarlet Storm' PP20,951

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.