Cameo Flowering Quince Shrub - Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Cameo’
Peachy Double Blooms for Early Spring Color
Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Cameo,’ also known as the Cameo Flowering Quince, is a compact, deciduous shrub that delights with its soft peach-apricot blossoms. One of the first plants to bloom in spring, this multi-stemmed beauty produces textured, double-petaled flowers on old growth that continue to brighten the garden through summer.
As the season progresses, the glossy foliage emerges a red tint before maturing to a deep green, providing an elegant backdrop to its colorful blooms. In late summer to fall, small yellow-green drupes appear, often tinged with red, adding further interest. Unlike many other flowering quinces, ‘Cameo’ is thornless, making it a safer and more versatile choice for gardens and landscapes.
Key Features
- - Compact, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub
- - Showy peach-apricot double blooms in early spring
- - Thornless branches for easy care and enjoyment
- - Glossy dark green foliage follows reddish new growth
- - Small ornamental fruits in late summer to fall
- - Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies
- - Drought tolerant once established
- - Best in full to partial sun
Bring vibrant spring color and lasting seasonal interest to your garden with the Cameo Flowering Quince.