Chaenomeles speciosa Falconnet Charlet

Common Name:
Falconnet Charlet Flowering Quince

Description:
Chaenomeles speciosa 'Falconnet Charlet', commonly known as the Falconnet Charlet Flowering Quince, is a stunning deciduous shrub prized for its profuse spring blooms and ornamental fruit. This variety features large, cup-shaped, coral-pink flowers with golden-yellow centres, appearing on bare branches before the glossy green foliage emerges. The blooms are highly attractive to bees and pollinators. In autumn, it produces small, fragrant, apple-like fruits that can be used for preserves. This hardy shrub thrives in well-drained soil and is tolerant of frost, drought, and coastal conditions, making it well-suited to Melbourne gardens. It is ideal for hedging, espalier, or as a striking feature plant, offering year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 m
• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Coral-Pink with Yellow Centres

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant (once established)
• Frost Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Espalier
• Edible Fruit (for preserves)

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Camellia (Camellia spp.)
• Forsythia (Forsythia spp.)
• Magnolia (Magnolia spp.)
• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)