(Hybrid Flowering Quince)

The old-fashioned hybrid flowering quince, 'Crimson Beauty', was selected in 1935 at Milton Nursery in Oregon and bears masses of single and semi-double, crimson flowers in spring. Many favor hybrid flowering quince because it combines the most desirable features of its parent species, common flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) and Japanese flowering quince (C. japonica).

Clusters of bowl-shaped flowers cover this quince in early spring both before and after the glossy...

(Hybrid Flowering Quince, Jet Trail Flowering Quince)

This compact, spreading flowering quince bears masses of angelic white flowers in spring. Many favor hybrid flowering quince because it combines the most desirable features of its parent species, common flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) and Japanese flowering quince (C. japonica). 'Jet Trail' is a low growing, densely branched selection ideal for foundation plantings and small garden spaces. It even looks good cascading down stone retaining walls.

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(Hybrid Flowering Quince)

This old Japanese cultivar originated from the K. Wada, Hakoneya Nurseries, of Numazushi, Japan and was first brought to the United States in 1939 where it was grown at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. The name ‘Kinjishi’ translates to “golden lion” and refers to its glowing golden orange-red, fully double flowers. Many favor hybrid flowering quince because it combines the most desirable features of parent species, the common flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) and Japanese flowering...

(Hybrid Flowering Quince)

Admired for its large, open, tomato-red blooms, 'Stanford Red' is a 1940 introduction bred at Clarke Nursery of San Jose, California. Many favor hybrid flowering quince because it combines the most desirable features of its parent species, common flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) and Japanese flowering quince (C. japonica).

Clusters of bowl-shaped flowers cover this quince in early spring both before and after the glossy leaves emerge. The single blossoms are rich red...

(Hybrid Flowering Quince, Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince)

The compact, glossy-leaved hybrid flowering quince, 'Texas Scarlet' , bears masses of striking reddish flowers in spring and has few thorns, unlike most other selections. Many favor hybrid flowering quince because it combines the most desirable features of its parent species, common flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) and Japanese flowering quince (C. japonica). 'Texas Scarlet' is a compact, densely branched selection ideal for foundation plantings, low hedges and rockeries.

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(Hybrid Flowering Quince)

Hybrid flowering quince is a spiny, medium-sized, deciduous shrub known for its large spring flowers that come in an array of colors. Many favor this ornamental quince because it combines the most desirable features of its parent species, common flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) and Japanese flowering quince (C. japonica). Its pretty spring blooms come in an array of colors and broad, spreading form and spiny branches make it useful for hedges or screening.

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(Dwarf Snapdragon)

Spring finds small, fairy-like, lavender flowers above the dwarf snapdragon's petite leaves that would make perfect seats for Thumbelina. A short-lived perennial that readily self-sows, it is a native of the lands around the Mediterranean Sea. Its leaves are rounded to perhaps heart-shaped, being dark green above and purple on the undersides. From mid-spring through summer, small branching stems rise above the foliage and are adorned with small, mauve to lavender blossoms that are cup or bell-shaped....

(Blue Eyes Dwarf Snapdragon, Dwarf Snapdragon)

Spring finds small, fairy-like, medium blue flowers above the Blue Eyes dwarf snapdragon's petite leaves. A short-lived perennial that readily self-sows its seeds, it is a native of the lands around the Mediterranean Sea. Its leaves are rounded to perhaps heart-shaped, being dark green above and purple on the undersides. From mid-spring through summer, small branching stems rise above the foliage and are adorned with small cup or bell-shaped flowers that are medium blue. They have white throats.

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(Dreamcatcher Dwarf Snapdragon, Dwarf Snapdragon)

This snapdragon selection, ‘Dreamcatcher,’ is a spring-flowering short-lived perennial. The parent species, native to Mediterranean lands, self-sows readily and so does ‘Dreamcatcher.’ A dwarf form, it makes a compact clump of upright stems with small leaves and small, medium-blue flowers. The leaves are rounded to perhaps heart-shaped, dark green above and purple below. From mid-spring through summer, small branching stems rise above the foliage and are adorned with the cup or bell-shaped, white-throated...

(Dwarf Snapdragon, Ivory Bells Dwarf Snapdragon)

Late spring and summer finds small, fairy-like, creamy white flowers above the Ivory Bells dwarf snapdragon's petite leaves. A short-lived perennial that readily self-sows its seeds, it is a native of the lands around the Mediterranean Sea. Its dark green leaves are rounded to perhaps heart-shaped. From mid-spring through summer, small branching stems rise above the foliage and are adorned with small cup or bell-shaped white flowers. They have white to yellow throats.

Grow 'Ivory Bells' in coarse,...