Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’ – Thornless Spring Beauty

Description
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’ is part of the double-flowering Double Take™ series, bred for showy blooms and improved garden performance. Unlike traditional quince, ‘Pink Storm’ is thornless and fruitless, making it safer and cleaner for small gardens.

In early to mid-spring, it produces masses of double, rose-like flowers in a striking shade of bright pink, often blooming before many other shrubs awaken. After flowering, the glossy green foliage provides a neat summer presence, before warming to golden hues in autumn.

Size & Growth
Forms a dense, rounded shrub, typically 1–1.2 m tall and wide.

Growing Conditions
Hardy and low-maintenance, thriving in sun or light shade and most soils, including clay. Tolerates drought once established.

Why Choose Chaenomeles ‘Pink Storm’?

• Striking Spring Flowers – Double, rose-like blooms in vivid pink.

• Thornless & Fruitless – Safer, cleaner alternative to traditional quince.

• Compact & Versatile – Perfect for borders, hedges, or containers.

• Multi-Season Appeal – Spring flowers, glossy summer foliage, and autumn colour.

Planting & Care Guide

Position: Full sun for best flowering; tolerates light shade.
Soil: Any well-drained soil, including clay and loam.
Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant afterwards.
Feeding: Apply balanced fertiliser in early spring.
Pruning: Minimal – prune lightly after flowering to shape.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Plant as a colourful spring focal point in borders.

• Use as a compact hedge or low boundary shrub.

• Grow in containers near patios or entrances for seasonal impact.

• Combine with spring bulbs, magnolias, or flowering cherries.