Big, bold, scarlet red flowers look like camellia flowers, but they're not. Like other quince, it blooms in spring, but the Double Take series blooms longer than others. In addition they're thornless!  These drought tolerant plants are excellent for hedging, mass planting, and flower arranging.  They generally do not produce fruit. 

Hardiness:  USDA Zone 5

Bloom Time:  Spring

Bloom Color:  Deep Scarlet Red

Foliage Color:  Rich green foliage.

Size: 4-5' with time. Easley pruned to keep smaller.

Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade is ideal for this variety. Protect from harsh winter sun and winds.

Soil: Does well in most any well drained soil, but is drought tolerant once established

Pruning: Prune to shape and to promote branching immediately after flowering.

Watering: Medium moisture. Drought tolerant once established

Type: deciduous

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Uses: Shrub borders, specimen, hedging, perennial borders, cut flowers and containers.

Breeder:   Develop by Dr. Thomas Ranney and his team at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center in Asheville, NC.

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