Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Lemon Sorbet’ fills gardens with a gentle burst of soft lemon, double blooms from early spring, creating a fresh and uplifting display as flowers appear on bare stems from March to May. You’ll find its cup-shaped blossoms blend perfectly with spring bulbs, while the plant’s robust nature thrives in most soil types, including heavy clay, making it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. After flowering, fragrant yellow fruits follow, perfect for making quince jelly, and glossy green foliage emerges for summer interest. Its thorny stems offer natural protection, and you can enjoy its versatility as a free-standing shrub, informal hedge, or trained against a wall or fence. Enjoy low-maintenance beauty and reliable hardiness for borders, hedges or patio containers. How to Grow: Extremely versatile, Chaenomeles can be grown as a free-standing shrub, informal hedge, or trained against walls and fences. For best flowering, plant in full sun, though it will tolerate partial shade. After flowering, lightly prune to maintain shape and encourage future blooms by shortening side shoots to 2 or 3 leaves. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied.
