Chaenomeles 'Early Orange'

Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' is a vibrant deciduous shrub known for its bright orange flowers that appear from late winter into early spring. It brings bold colour to New Zealand gardens when little else is flowering and is followed by small ornamental fruits. With its compact spreading habit, it is ideal for hedging, borders, or feature planting in both formal and informal landscapes.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	11075

How to grow Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' in NZ

Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' grows best in full sun to part shade in well drained soil. It performs well across most regions of New Zealand and tolerates frost and a wide range of soil types. Plant in a sunny position for best flowering. Water regularly during establishment, then it becomes relatively drought tolerant once established.

Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' care tips

Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' is low maintenance and easy to grow. Water during extended dry periods and apply a general fertiliser in spring to support growth and flowering. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove old or crowded branches. It is hardy and resilient once established.

Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' size, spacing, and growth rate

Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' typically grows to around 1 to 2 metres in height and width. Space plants about 1 to 1.5 metres apart for hedging or allow more room for feature planting. It has a moderate growth rate and forms a dense spreading shrub over time.

Landscaping uses for Chaenomeles 'Early Orange'

Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' is ideal for hedging, borders, and feature planting where early season colour is desired. Its bright orange flowers create strong visual impact against winter landscapes. It works well in mixed shrub borders and can also be trained against walls as an espalier.

Why buy Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Chaenomeles 'Early Orange' plants that are grown for success in New Zealand conditions. Each plant is selected for strong growth and reliability. With fast delivery across New Zealand and expert advice available, you can plant with confidence. The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, making it the ideal place to source high quality plants.

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