Looks like a Camellia. Spectacular early spring display of large red, double flowers. Thornless and deer resistant; they do not produce fruit, and are drought tolerant once established. Botanical Name- Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Scarlet 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- Red Bloom Time- Early spring Companion Plants- Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ – vibrant red vs mixed coneflowers 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
