For sale - One plant of Chaenomeles “Texas Scarlet”. The Flowering Quince is an heirloom Deciduous flowering shrub often seen in gardens of historic homes across the country. “Texas Scarlet” is a newer variety that is compact and spreads to 3ftx3ft. It flowers in early spring with a profuse display of dark red flowers, then puts on its bright green leaves during the summer. With its compact growth habit, it is perfect for borders or for massing in groups of three or five. Hardy to zones 5-8.

Chaenomeles Flourishes in poor soil and are quite resilient to drought. This makes them easy to care for and nearly indestructible once established. However, moderate watering is appreciated weekly in the heat of summer. Leafy, vibrant blooms will appear on old growth and are most prevalent in full sun.

The blooms serve as the primary attraction for both humans and pollinators, making this ornamental bloomer a delightful addition to any garden. You can choose to leave the shrub unpruned to attract butterflies and bees, or selectively prune some flowering branches to create an exquisite indoor centerpiece. Fun Fact: Bonsai enthusiasts can acquire this variety for indoor use as well.

If temperatures, either in your area or in transit to you, are too cold for us to safely send your order, we will reschedule it to send as soon as we feel it's safe to do so. We look for a period of 4 consecutive days above freezing in your area and ours to avoid plants freezing in transit.

Your order will arrive in good condition, if any issues occur with the item while it is on the way to you, contact us very same day with describing the issue and attach pictures of the issue so we can see it.