Chaenomeles x superba 'Cameo' ~ Cameo Flowering Quince fast-growth IMAGES: Hedwig Storch

IMAGES: Hedwig Storch

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The ruffled semi-double mid pink flowers bloom in mid-spring and continues to rebloom into fall

The lacecap clusters form balls of pastel flowers with color depending on the soil PH - acidic soils produces sky blue while alkaline soils produce pink

Chaenomeles x superba 'Cameo' ~ Cameo Flowering Quince fast-growth IMAGES: Hedwig StorchCameo Flowering Quince is a dense, small deciduous shrub with a rounded habit. The foliage emerges bright green on thorny stems and matures to a glossy dark green. Large semi double peach pink flowers with yellow stamen bloom heavily in early spring into summer attracting butterflies. The fruits are showy yellow pommes in fall but can be messy on lawns or walkways. Prefers full sun and rich well drained soil. The fruits and berries are bitter fresh