Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Ornamental quinces are incredibly easy to grow, being tolerant of virtually any soil and aspect – they can even be trained to grow up a shady wall. They provide a welcome splash of colour in spring when their bare twigs are smothered in flowers before the glossy, dark green leaves appear.
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' is later flowering than other varieties, bearing semi-double, apricot-pink flowers from March to May, followed by greenish-yellow fruit. It's perfect for growing in the middle of a mixed border or trained up an obelisk or against a wall. Its fruit can be eaten when cooked.
Grow Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to shade. Prune side-shoots after flowering.
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Chaenomeles ‘Geisha girl’ and wildlife
Chaenomeles ‘Geisha girl’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Chaenomeles ‘Geisha girl’ poisonous?
Chaenomeles ‘Geisha girl’ has no toxic effects reported.
