Japanese Quince 'Crimson Gold'

Japanese Quince 'Crimson Gold' (Chaenomeles × superba ‘Crimson Gold’). Chaenomeles × superba ‘Crimson Gold’, also known as Japanese Quince ‘Crimson Gold’, is an ornamental shrub highly valued for its spectacular and early spring flowering. It forms a dense, spreading, and slightly thorny habit, ideal for low defensive hedges, beds, or border plantings. From early spring, often before the foliage appears, it is covered with intense crimson red flowers with a golden yellow center, creating a striking and very luminous contrast in the garden.

To plant Japanese Quince ‘Crimson Gold’, choose a suitable exposure: sun. The recommended soil is: well-drained, ordinary. Water the root ball before planting and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the collar clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering the soil's richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the soil is thawed and easy to work with. In hot weather, monitor recently planted specimens more frequently.

Allow a width of 1.5 m (5 ft) to arrange this plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1.5 m (5 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.