Sunday 29 November 2020

Geisha Girl



Chaenomeles- speciosa, flowering quince, is one of our first winter flowers in the garden this year.  Long lasting clusters of apple-blossom flowers develop early, opening  slowly along a woody stem.  Then later in the year, at harvest, yellow, apple-like fruits adorn the stems. 


Also known as Japonica, these graceful shrubs reach decoratively through evergreens, adding flashes of colour to their form.   


With glorious names like; 'Scarlet Storm' and 'Madame Butterfly', the Japanese quince adds a touch of drama to the house and garden.