Chaenomeles speciosa - Spitfire red japanese flowering quince
Spitfire Flowering Quince Bsuh
Flowering Quince 'Spitfire'
Flowering Quince 'Spitfire'
Flowering Quince 'Spitfire'
Chaenomeles speciosa - Spitfire red japanese flowering quince
Spitfire Flowering Quince Bsuh
Flowering Quince 'Spitfire'
Flowering Quince 'Spitfire'
Flowering Quince 'Spitfire'

Flowering Quince 'Spitfire'

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  • This Flowering Quince 'Spitfire' ships in a 1 Gallon Trade Pot
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Chaenomeles 'Spitfire' - 'Spitfire Flowering Quince is a bold, early-spring bloomer that adds fiery color to the landscape when little else is flowering. Its vibrant, deep orange-red blossoms cover the bare branches before foliage appears, making it a standout shrub for borders, hedges, or naturalized areas. Tough, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to deer, this low-maintenance deciduous shrub also attracts pollinators and makes an excellent cut flower.

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Product Features


Hardiness Zone

Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9, tolerating cold winters and hot summers well. Plants that are planted outside of these zones may struggle to thrive.

Bloom Color

Spitfire produces bright, deep orange-red flowers in early spring, often before foliage emerges, creating a dramatic display.

Plant Details

This variety features dense branching, glossy green leaves, and a naturally rounded form with showy, thorny stemsā€”great for both ornamental and barrier planting.

Sunlight & Watering

Prefers full sun for best flowering, though it will tolerate light shade. Water regularly during establishment; once mature, it is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soil.


This 'Spitfire' Flowering Quince comes in a 1 Gallon pot

Size: Mature size can reach up to 7'ft in height & 5'ft wide.

Light: Full to partial sun.

Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9

Characteristics: Grows in a rounded, dense shape with spreading branches decorated with spines, green foliage and vivid scarlet red flowers in early spring. Attracts birds and wildlife. Flower petals and drupes are edible.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Soil, Water, Fertilize: Average, well draining soil with the pH 3.7 - 7.0. Tolerant to deer and drought once mature. Regular watering is recommended in areas with drought/extreme heat. All purpose fertilize. Pruning recommended when flowering season has concluded.

*Plants cannot be shipped to Alaska or Hawaii.

*Plants ship dormant in winter months.

*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.

Flowers bloom on old growth, prune after flowering to encourage growth on flowering spurs.

Remove suckers to control spread.

Branches can be cut and forced to bloom indoors.

Allow 3'-5' when planting for growth.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: 5 - 9

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