Chaenomeles superba 'Salmon Horizon'

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Chaenomeles × superba ‘Salmon Horizon’ is a deciduous flowering quince valued for its warm salmon-pink spring blooms and naturally spreading habit. In early to mid-spring, open, cup-shaped flowers in blended tones of coral, peach, and soft pink appear along the bare, arching branches, creating a gentle yet noticeable seasonal display before the foliage emerges. Like most Chaenomeles × superba varieties, it carries short, sharp thorns along mature stems, making it suitable for informal hedging as well as ornamental planting. As flowering finishes, fresh green leaves develop to form a dense, structured shrub that remains attractive through summer and may produce small ornamental fruits in autumn. Reliable and easy to grow, ‘Salmon Horizon’ is ideal for borders, wildlife-friendly gardens, and defensive planting where early colour and practical structure are both important.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
  • Orange
Eventual Height
  • 1-1.5m
Flowering Month
  • February
  • March
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • Spring flowering

How to care for Chaenomeles superba 'Salmon Horizon'

Light:
Full sun to partial shade.

Soil:
Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; moderately drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches.

Hardiness:
Hardy in temperate climates.

Feeding:
Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering.

Notes

Deciduous, thorny shrub with a dense, spreading habit.

Grown for its salmon-pink flowers in early spring, appearing before the leaves.

Leaves are small and green, providing contrast after flowering.

Ideal for borders, hedging, or wildlife-friendly gardens.

Low-maintenance once established; adds early-season colour and interest.

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