Species flowering quince
Scarlet flower with green leaves and stems

flowering quince

Chaenomeles 'Orange Storm'

The flowering quince 'Orange Storm' is an amazing plant species due to its vibrant orange color, ease of care, and unique shape. This deciduous shrub has showy double-petaled blooms in early spring. An ornamental asset to any garden, its cascading clusters of orange, semi-double flowers will add an eye-catching burst of color against its bronze-green foliage. It needs minimal care, and tolerates heat, drought, and freezing temperatures. This plant species is great for both the beginning and experienced gardener.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Orange (double) Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

orange Fruits Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,orange

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water 'Orange Storm' flowering quince once or twice per week depending on soil moisture. When watering, the soil should be moist but not saturated. Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out before providing more water. Check the soil moisture by sticking your finger into the soil; if it is damp, then no additional water is needed. To promote blooming, provide plenty of water during the growing season.

sunlight

Flowering quince (Chaenomeles 'Orange Storm') should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. The best time to expose the plant to sunlight is between mid-morning and late afternoon, when the rays of the sun are less intense and intensity of ultraviolet light is lower. Avoid exposing the plant to intense sunlight during the hottest time of the day. During the hot summer months, it is preferable to provide the plants with partial to full shade.

pruning

Flowering quince (Chaenomeles 'Orange Storm') pruning should be done annually to keep the plant looking its best. The optimal time for pruning is late winter or early spring, just as new growth is beginning to appear. Prune away any dead, diseased, or damaged stems at this time. You should also remove any suckers that emerge from the roots and trim back the existing branches to your desired shape. When pruning Flowering quince, start at the top and work your way down, making sure to remove no more than a third of the total growth each year. Additionally, prune away any branches that cross or rubbing each other, as this can cause damage.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Chaenomeles 'Orange Storm' typically starts flowering in March.

Harvest Fruit

Chaenomeles 'Orange Storm' can be harvested from April to June.

Harvest Fruit

Chaenomeles 'Orange Storm' can be harvested from April to June.

Hardiness Map