Cameo Flowering Quince
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Cameo Flowering Quince |
| Botanical Name | Chaenomeles speciosa 'Cameo' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 3 to 4 ft |
| Mature Width | 4 to 5 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | March to April |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Insignificant |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Drought Tolerant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Notes | Plants yellow out in alkaline soil. |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water in the mornings to help prevent leaf spot. Generally one deep watering per week but don't water if ground is still moist. |
| Fertilize Notes | Apply a general-purpose dry fertilizer or a slow release fertilizer before new growth in early spring. Follow with a deep watering. |
| Prune Notes | Quince flowers on new wood so it is important to thin out the oldest branches. This practice should start after the fourth winter. |