Spectacular early season display of double pink blooms. The large flowers are excellent in cut flower arrangements. Thornless, and does not produce fruit. Extremely drought tolerant once established, these early spring charmers are excellent landscape plants. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Pink Storm’ Pronunciation- kee-no-MAY-leez spee-see-OH-suh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Adaptable to most soils, except wet ones Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Early spring Companion Plants- Geranium ‘Rozanne’ – pink blooms vs long-blooming purple flowers Fauna Attracted- Bees (mason, honey), butterflies, fruit-eating birds (on ripe fruits) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C6 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to shape and remove any dead branches. Tolerates a range of soils but water during dry spells. Feed lightly in early spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering in spring to shape and remove any suckers. Light thinning encourages new blooms. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil to enhance root health and flowering. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Fire blight, rust
