Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' | 10 Litre Pot | 80cm Height

Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’ delivers a captivating display of vibrant pink flowers, heralding the arrival of spring in UK gardens.

Uncover the allure of Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’, a truly striking deciduous shrub. Many gardeners know it as Flowering Quince. This special variety shows off a wealth of beautiful, semi-double pink blossoms. These appear on bare branches early, before most other plants wake up. Hailing from East Asia, this tough shrub grows well in many UK garden settings. Its early spring bloom provides crucial nectar for emerging pollinators, making it perfect for wildlife. This plant’s flexible nature fits various garden styles.

Key Features of Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’

• Vibrant, semi-double pink flowers burst forth in early spring.
• A dense, spreading deciduous shrub with an attractive form.
• Thorny branches offer extra security, useful for boundary planting.
• Produces small, apple-like fruits, excellent for preserves when cooked.
• Provides an early and valuable food source for bees and other insects.
• Thrives in various UK garden conditions, from cottage gardens to modern landscapes.

About Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’

Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’ is a popular Flowering Quince cultivar. Gardeners praise it for its early season beauty. The name ‘Chaenomeles’ comes from Greek words meaning ‘to gape’ and ‘apple’, referring to the fruit. ‘Speciosa’ means showy, fitting its bold flowers well. The cultivar ‘Pink Storm’ gets its name from its huge number of pink blooms, truly like a floral storm.

Blooms and Leaf Display

From late winter into spring, often March to May, Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’ bursts into life. It shows off countless semi-double flowers along its thorny branches. These bright pink blooms, each a few centimetres wide, create a stunning sight. They stand out against the still-sleeping garden.

After flowering, shiny green leaves unfold. These give a lovely backdrop throughout summer. Later, small, greenish-yellow, apple-like fruits form. They taste very sharp but make superb jellies or preserves after cooking.

Garden Uses for Your Flowering Quince

This adaptable Flowering Quince fits many garden roles. Plant it alone as a focal point to brighten a dull winter border. Its thorny stems also form an effective, informal barrier or hedge. It looks great in mixed borders, adding structure and early colour.

You can train Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’ against a wall. This creates an attractive espaliered feature. Cut branches in bud during winter add beautiful decoration indoors.

Care and Wildlife Benefits

Prune this plant right after its flowers fade. This helps keep its shape and encourages more blooms next year. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Thin out older stems to make way for strong new growth.

Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’ greatly benefits local wildlife. Its early flowers are a vital food source for bees. These pollinators need such plants during cooler months when other nectar is scarce.