Pink Storm Flowering Quince

Pink Storm Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm')

Pink Storm Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm') is a vibrant, thornless deciduous shrub that bursts into bloom with masses of large, double pink flowers in early spring. As part of the Double Take� series, it offers a cleaner, more refined take on traditional quince�without the thorns or messy fruit�and delivers long-lasting seasonal impact.

Distinctive Features

'Pink Storm' dazzles with oversized, rose-pink, camellia-like blooms that blanket bare branches in early spring. The flowers arrive before the foliage, providing a striking contrast against the woody stems. This improved cultivar features a compact, rounded habit, thornless stems, and sterile flowers, eliminating unwanted fruit and making it more practical for foundation beds and borders.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering performance
• Soil: Tolerates a range of well-drained soils; performs best in moderately fertile conditions
• Water: Moderate; provide consistent moisture during establishment
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Bold, early-season blooms stand out in garden beds and entryways
• Foundation Planting: Refined shape and clean habit suit structured planting areas
• Mixed Shrub Borders: Soft pink tones add contrast to spring bulbs and darker evergreens
• Informal Hedges: Compact form lends itself to low, flowering hedgerows
• Cottage Gardens: Romantic bloom shape and color fit classic garden styles

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep evenly moist during the first growing season; drought tolerant once established
• Pruning: Prune just after bloom to maintain shape and encourage branching
• Fertilizing: Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring
• Mulching: Mulch to suppress weeds and maintain soil moisture
• Protection: Deer resistant and rarely troubled by pests or disease

Why Choose Pink Storm Flowering Quince?

• Double Pink Blooms: Camellia-like flowers light up the spring landscape
• Improved Habit: Thornless and fruitless for easy care and clean garden use
• Compact Growth: Dense form fits well in small gardens and tight spaces
• Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal pruning or intervention
• Focal Point: Early bloom and vivid color make it a standout seasonal feature

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Pink Storm' adds cheerful spring color and modern performance to the garden, making it an ideal focal point for borders, foundations, or mixed shrub plantings.