CHAENOMELES SCARLET STORM

Chaenomeles ‘Scarlet Storm’ is a vibrant and eye-catching flowering quince that delivers a spectacular burst of colour in early spring. Part of the popular Double Take® series, this variety is especially admired for its rich scarlet-red, double blooms and thornless branches, making it both attractive and easy to handle. In a garden centre setting, ‘Scarlet Storm’ stands out as a bold seasonal feature plant that helps customers bring dramatic early colour to their gardens.

Flowers, Colour & Seasonal Interest

The defining feature of Chaenomeles ‘Scarlet Storm’ is its large, fully double flowers. These blooms appear in early spring before the leaves emerge, creating a striking display of bright scarlet-red blossoms along the bare branches. The flowers have a layered, camellia-like appearance that gives the plant a luxurious and ornamental look.

Because the flowering happens so early in the year, this shrub provides valuable colour at a time when many gardens are still quiet after winter. Once the flowering period ends, fresh green foliage emerges, forming a dense and tidy shrub that remains attractive throughout the growing season.

Key visual selling points:

• Rich scarlet-red double flowers

• Early spring flowering display

• Camellia-style layered blooms

• Thornless stems for easier handling

• Strong colour impact in borders

In a garden centre display, plants in flower create an instant focal point and encourage impulse purchases from customers looking to refresh their gardens for the season.

Growing Conditions & Easy Care

Chaenomeles ‘Scarlet Storm’ is a hardy and reliable shrub that grows well in a wide range of garden conditions. It prefers a sunny position, which encourages the best flowering display, but it will also tolerate partial shade. The plant is adaptable to most soil types provided they are well drained.

Once established, it is a tough and resilient plant that requires minimal maintenance, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Care and growing advice:

• Plant in full sun or partial shade

• Prefers well-drained soil

• Suitable for borders and hedging

• Water regularly during establishment

• Light pruning after flowering if required

Pruning is rarely necessary but can be done after flowering to maintain a neat and balanced shape.

Garden Uses & Retail Appeal

From a garden centre perspective, Chaenomeles ‘Scarlet Storm’ is a valuable shrub for creating vibrant spring displays and encouraging seasonal purchases. Its bold flowers and compact growth make it suitable for gardens of many sizes.

Popular uses and selling ideas:

• Feature shrub in mixed borders

• Spring colour in cottage-style gardens

• Informal hedging or screening

• Wildlife-friendly planting schemes

• Suitable for small gardens and patio areas

In retail displays, ‘Scarlet Storm’ pairs beautifully with other spring-flowering shrubs such as camellias, forsythia, and magnolias. Its intense colour, easy care, and compact growth make Chaenomeles ‘Scarlet Storm’ a reliable and striking addition to any garden centre shrub range, offering customers a dramatic burst of early-season colour.

• Size
  3.5lt

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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