Chaenomeles Red Rambler

Chaenomeles Red Rambler Details

Chaenomeles Red Rambler is a hardy shrub that features lovely flowers in winter. This deciduous shrub produces an arching network of thorny branches that host clusters of flowers buds that open during winter to reveal deep-red blooms. These are followed by berries that look like small quinces. The leaves emerge fresh green in spring, age to become dark green, then develop yellow and red tones in autumn before falling. This variety typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, moderate wind, and short periods of dry. Chaenomeles Red Rambler is commonly grown for floral art, used as an informal hedge, added to mixed plantings, used in cottage gardens, or planted to provide winter colour. It is an attractive and easy to grow plant that is very rewarding.