Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl'

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Ornamental quinceClimber, Fruit, Perennial, Shrub, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Ornamental quinces are incredibly easy to grow, being tolerant of virtually any soil and aspect – they can even be trained to grow up a shady wall. They provide a welcome splash of colour in spring when their bare twigs are smothered in flowers before the glossy, dark green leaves appear.

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' is later flowering than other varieties, bearing semi-double, apricot-pink flowers from March to May, followed by greenish-yellow fruit. It's perfect for growing in the middle of a mixed border or trained up an obelisk or against a wall. Its fruit can be eaten when cooked.

Grow Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to shade. Prune side-shoots after flowering.

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Chaenomeles ‘Geisha girl’ and wildlife

Chaenomeles ‘Geisha girl’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Chaenomeles ‘Geisha girl’ poisonous?

Chaenomeles ‘Geisha girl’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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