Scale is an umbrella term used to identify nearly 8,000 varieties of wingless, sucking insect species in the order Hemiptera.One of the more common garden pests, these minute org
Chaenomelis x Superba Crimson and Gold
27.06.2023 - 08:37 / aberdeengardening.co.uk
Chaenomelis x Superba Crimson and Gold. I spotted this one below in a neighbours garden. Glad I am getting into the habit of having my camera in my pocket.
Flowering on the 19th of February, which is several weeks ahead of our plant in Aberdeen which was in the raised border in the patio.
I just love this plant and look forward to the late Winter, early Spring flowers, deep red with golden yellow anthers produced in abundance every year.
Planted against a wall and given plenty room for development of the seven foot long stems, you will be delighted with the result. unfortunately, as was often the case, the one in our garden was rather restricted, but still performed quite well.
Blooms so brightly coloured on otherwise bare stems are sure to catch the eye of passers by who may be surprised at such an unexpected sight in late February, in fact some may be tempted to sneak up your front path for a closer look.
Although the first blooms may appear in February, the full flush will come March/April especially for those in the Aberdeen area.
Crimson and Gold is often described as a compact variety which is very hardy and after the flowers go over you will often be rewarded with a crop of fragrant fruits (Quince), tucked in amongst the glossy dark green leaves, are they edible when cooked? to be quite honest, I haven’t a clue.
Hardiness – Fully hardy
Height – 100cm Width – 200cm
Position – Does best of all in full sun in Aberdeen
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February has gone and early Spring rekindles interest in the garden. Come to think of it February had days that when the sun broke through, it felt positively Spring like, well that is, in our front garden which is south facing.
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