Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange'

How to grow Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' in NZ

Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' grows best in full sun or partial shade and performs well in fertile, free draining soil. A sunny position encourages the most abundant flowering. Plant into well prepared soil and water regularly while the root system establishes. Once established, it is hardy and tolerant of periods of dry weather. Apply a general garden fertiliser during spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering. Mulching around the root zone helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and provide favourable conditions for steady establishment and reliable garden performance.

Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' care tips

Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' is relatively easy to maintain once established. Water young plants regularly and provide additional moisture during prolonged dry periods. Apply a general garden fertiliser during spring to support healthy foliage and abundant flowering. Prune after flowering if required to maintain the desired size and shape, removing damaged, congested, or poorly positioned stems. Avoid excessive pruning because this can reduce the following flowering display. Mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, while keeping the mulch clear of the main stems.

Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' size, spacing, and growth rate

Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' generally grows to around 1 to 1.5 m tall and a similar width, forming a compact and densely branched shrub. It has a moderate growth rate and steadily fills out once established in favourable conditions. Space plants approximately 1 m apart for a dense informal hedge or allow more room for individual specimens. Pruning after flowering can maintain a smaller size where required. Its manageable proportions make Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' suitable for borders, courtyards, smaller gardens, and larger landscape planting schemes.

Landscaping uses for Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange'

Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' is an excellent landscaping shrub for bringing vivid late winter and spring colour to New Zealand gardens. It works beautifully as a feature plant, informal hedge, foundation shrub, or addition to mixed borders. The brilliant orange flowers stand out against evergreen foliage and darker backgrounds, making the plant particularly effective where it can be viewed during flowering. Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' suits both cottage and contemporary gardens. Plant it in groups for greater impact or individually as a colourful seasonal focal point.

Why buy Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying quality plants for gardens and landscaping projects throughout New Zealand. Our Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' plants are carefully grown and selected for health, vigour, and strong establishment. Strict quality standards and careful packing help ensure plants arrive in excellent condition and ready to grow. When you buy from The Plant Company, you can order online with confidence and benefit from expert growing advice, fast delivery, and free shipping on qualifying orders over $150.