Chaenomeles
japonica Seeds
Common name:
Flowering Quince
Genus:
Chaenomeles
Species:
Chaenomeles japonica
Hardiness
Zones: 5-8
Scarification/Stratification:
This will break their dormancy. It creates a cold and moist environment for the
seeds. Mixed in seeds with slightly moistened vermiculite or peat, only damp in
a Ziplock bag. Close zip bag shut and store it in the salad crisper compartment
of your refrigerator. If any seeds begin to sprout during the cold
stratification, simply remove the seed and plant.
Germination:
For faster germination, soak the seeds in slightly hot water
for 24-48 hours, followed by 3-4 months cold stratification before sowing at
1/4″ deep in your soil mixture. Keep damp soil, not soaking wet. Keep pot
in warm situation 20°C/68°F, 24°C/75°F. Germination can take several months. It
can be more depending on their degree of unbroken dormancy, don’t give up.
Description:
Japanese Flowering Quince is a small spiny tree, in the rose
family, from mountain woodland in Japan and China. If left to grow naturally,
it reaches 3 feet tall. Chaenomeles Japonica are much beloved for bonsai
because of their tiny, lovely flowers, and despite their prickly thorns. Flower
colors can be white, pink, red, orange-red and orange. They are produces as
early as January and may continue to flower for a long time following the
appearance of leaves. The leaves are 3-5 cm long. There is no fall foliage
color. Apple-like edible fruits appear in Autumn, though these are normally
removed to conserve energy for growth. The bark is dark gray. Hardiness zones
5-8 (-26°C/-15°F, -10°C/15°F) in Winter. Low maintenance plant. Almost
unkillable and grows in almost any soil or position. Flowering Quince tolerates
a wide climatic range including drought conditions and cold to at least -10°C.
The plants are best grown with regular water, particularly during a hot dry
Summer. Reduce watering in Winter, but never allow the soil to become fully
dry. Needs good drainage. Prefers full sun, although partial shade in midsummer
is desirable in very hot areas.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag wrapped in a protectant, so the seeds are not damaged by
shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds
mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination
rate.
Seed Count
All seed counts should be considered estimates as the seeds is
packaged by hand, there is 2-3 more or less in a bag. We do our best to
ensure accuracy and will often add extra seeds. However, all estimates are
final.
Shipping
Seeds will ship without tracking numbers. Items
will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Plants will be shipped
via USPS. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 3-5 days.
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Important! Please Read!
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Dominic (verified owner) –
Good service.
Mateo (verified owner) –
They arrived very fresh and not bruised. They were delicious.
Phoenix (verified owner) –
Very well worth the money.
Henry (verified owner) –
So far so good!
Matthew (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.