Chaenomeles Superba 'Crimson & Gold' – A Dazzling Display of Bold Red and Yellow
Chaenomeles superba Crimson & Gold is a striking, spiny, deciduous shrub that brings vibrant color and texture to the garden. Known for its brilliant red flowers with golden-yellow centers, this shrub offers a stunning early-spring spectacle. Crimson & Gold is perfect for borders, hedges, or as a focal point, adding both visual interest and structure to your garden while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Spring: Crimson & Gold comes alive in early spring with an abundance of bold red blooms accented by golden-yellow centers. This profusion of flowers provides a captivating display that heralds the arrival of warmer months.
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Summer: After flowering, the shrub develops glossy, dark green foliage, which provides a lush backdrop to the garden.
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Autumn: In the fall, the leaves turn a subtle reddish-orange, complementing the earlier blooms and extending the visual interest.
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Winter: Though deciduous, Crimson & Gold's bare branches still offer structural beauty to the winter garden, especially when frosted or covered with snow.
Structure & Form
- Chaenomeles Crimson & Gold typically grows to approx height of 1 meter, spreading around 1.5 meters wide, with a dense, rounded habit.
- The arching branches are adorned with spiny, glossy green leaves, creating a structured, compact appearance throughout the growing season.
- Its dense growth and thorny stems also make it a great choice for hedges or as a natural barrier.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Borders & Flower Beds: Adds vibrant early-spring color to mixed borders and flower beds, where its bold flowers can stand out against other plants.
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Focal Point: With its striking blossoms, Crimson & Gold works beautifully as a specimen plant, bringing instant drama to your garden.
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Hedges & Screens: The dense, thorny branches make it an excellent choice for informal hedges or privacy screens, while still offering beauty.
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Wildlife Gardens: Crimson & Gold attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, making it a fantastic addition to a pollinator-friendly or wildlife garden.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade, although it blooms best in a sunny location where it can receive plenty of light.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, but is adaptable to a variety of soil types.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy, Crimson & Gold can withstand cold temperatures and is ideal for gardens in temperate climates.
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Maintenance: Easy to care for, requiring only occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged growth. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.
Why Choose Chaenomeles Superba 'Crimson & Gold'?
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Bold Red & Yellow Flowers: The striking combination of red flowers with yellow centers makes this shrub a showstopper in the garden.
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Hardy & Resilient: Crimson & Gold is a tough, resilient shrub that can withstand a variety of growing conditions, making it a reliable choice for gardens of all sizes.
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Pollinator-Friendly: The flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding movement and life to your garden during the early spring months.
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Low-Maintenance: This shrub is easy to grow, requiring little care while delivering beautiful blooms and year-round structure.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Early-Blooming Shrubs: Pair with other early-season bloomers like Forsythia, Daphne, or Magnolia for a layered, colorful spring garden.
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Evergreens: Combine with evergreen shrubs like Boxwood or Holly to create year-round interest and provide a contrasting backdrop for Crimson & Gold’s bright flowers.
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Perennials: Underplant with perennials such as Echinacea, Lavender, or Sedum to add additional color and texture to your garden.
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Pollinator Plants: Add other bee- and butterfly-friendly plants like Salvia, Agastache, or Penstemon to create a dynamic, pollinator-friendly space.
Chaenomeles superba Crimson & Gold is a remarkable shrub that offers vibrant color, year-round interest, and low-maintenance care. Its striking red and yellow blooms provide an eye-catching display in early spring, while its dense, thorny structure makes it perfect for hedges, borders, or as a specimen plant. A resilient, pollinator-friendly addition to any garden, Crimson & Gold brings beauty and life with minimal effort
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
