- Botanical name: Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl'
- Common name: Ornamental quince
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Fruit, Perennial, Shrub, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
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.
How to grow Chaenomeles 'Geisha Girl'
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Plant size
1.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in March |
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Do not Plant in April |
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do not Take cuttings in June |
J
Do not Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do Take cuttings in September |
O
Do Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do Prune in June |
J
Do Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Chaenomeles 'Geisha Girl' and wildlife
Chaenomeles 'Geisha Girl' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Chaenomeles 'Geisha Girl' poisonous?
Chaenomeles 'Geisha Girl' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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