Product Description

Chaenomeles speciosa 'Scarlet Storm' USPP 20,951 

Double Take™ Scarlet Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Scarlet Storm') is a lovely garden companion selected for its ability to enhance the romance, texture, and seasonal beauty of a rose garden. With its dense upright rounded habit, glossy dark green foliage, and large double red flowers that bloom in profusion to the very tips of the stems in early spring — and often rebloom again in fall — this compact deciduous shrub brings bold drama and charm while helping create a fuller, more layered planting design.

Unlike traditional flowering quinces, Double Take™ Scarlet is completely thornless and fruitless, making it safe and easy to work around in the garden. Drought tolerant once established, it is a Proven Winners® selection bred for reliability, long bloom season, and exceptional garden performance.

Maintenance Needs

• Watering: Moderate water needs during establishment; drought tolerant once established.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soil. Tolerates urban conditions.
• Pruning: Blooms on old wood — prune to shape as needed immediately after spring bloom. Remove suckers to prevent spreading.
• Fertilizing: Feed lightly in early spring before new growth begins.
• Winter Care: Hardy to Zone 5; no special winter protection needed in most climates.
• Pest & Disease: Watch for leaf spot, fireblight, scab, and aphids. Generally low maintenance.

Landscape Uses

Double Take™ Scarlet Flowering Quince is a versatile, upright shrub that fits beautifully into a wide range of garden styles and settings.

How to Use Double Take™ Scarlet Flowering Quince with Roses

Double Take™ Scarlet Flowering Quince pairs beautifully with roses by adding bold contrast, drama, and seasonal interest around the rose garden. Its intense red double blooms arrive in early spring before most roses have leafed out, extending the garden’s season of color and creating a striking complement to blush, white, and pink rose varieties. Its fall rebloom keeps the garden vibrant long after the main rose season winds down.

• Use beside or behind roses for a bold red early-season color contrast.
• Plant near blush, white, or soft pink roses to maximize the scarlet impact.
• Choose for gardens where a long bloom season — spring through fall — is a priority.
• Pair with Lenten Rose or Fountain Grass for a layered companion planting scheme.
• Allow 4 feet of spacing so the upright habit does not crowd adjacent roses.