Chaenomeles 'Double Take Scarlet' - Quince

Chaenomeles ‘Double Take® Scarlet’ (Quince)

A striking, thornless quince that steals the show in early spring. Double Take Scarlet produces large, double red blooms reminiscent of camellias, creating a spectacular floral display. Deer-resistant and fruitless, this low-maintenance shrub thrives in full sun, is drought-tolerant once established, and blooms on old wood. Perfect for mixed borders, cutting gardens, hedges, or mass plantings. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Light: Full sun
Height/Spread: 4–5 ft
Zones: 5–9
Notes: Large double red blooms; thornless and deer-resistant; drought-tolerant; blooms on old wood; excellent for spring color and massing.