Chaenomeles superba 'Cameo'
Japanese quince
The Chaenomeles superba ?Cameo? is a flower that is known for its peach-pink flowers and his compact shape. This dense, broad-rounded, deciduous shrub has often tangled, spiny twigs. His flowers are followed bij yellowish-green fruits that are edible when cooked. His best flowering occurs when planted in full sun.
↕ 100 cm
❄ -25 °C
☀ sun
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Chaenomeles |
| Species | superba |
| Cultivar | 'Cameo' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | april, may |
| Colour (flower) | orange, pink |
| Flowers | filled |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 100 cm |
Standplaats
| Winter hardiness | -25 °C |
| Location | sun |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, fruit/berries, ground cover, in group |
| Fruits/berries | eadible, showy |