Set of 4 Japanese ornamental cherry - Chaenomelis Sup. ‘Salmon Horizon’ - Orange-pink flower - 9cm pot

Chaenomeles superba ‘Salmon Horizon’ is a low-growing, richly flowering ornamental shrub that immediately stands out with its warm salmon-pink to orange-pink flowers with striking golden-yellow stamens. This Japanese ornamental cherry blooms profusely in early spring and brings early colour to the garden, even before many other plants are in flower.

This variety grows as a compact, wide-spreading shrub about 1 to 1.2 metres high and wide. Its dense growth and glossy dark green leaves make it ideal for use in borders, bedding or as a low hedge. This ornamental cherry also comes into its own in Japanese gardens. Its light spines also make it suitable as a natural partition.

After flowering, small, green-yellow fruits reminiscent of mini-apples develop in autumn. These quinces are aromatic and, once processed, can be used for jams or jellies, for example. They are also decorative in flower arrangements.

‘Salmon Horizon’ has few requirements and grows well in almost any well-drained soil. It prefers a sunny to semi-shaded position and can also be led against a wall or fence. For a strong start and healthy growth, use a good quality planting soil when planting and fertilise annually with Organic fertiliser.

Why choose this set of 4 Japanese ornamental cherry?

✔ Rich salmon-pink to orange-pink spring blooms
✔ Compact, wide-spreading growth
✔ Ideal for borders, hedges and Japanese gardens
✔ Decorative and edible fruit after processing
✔ Suitable for slate form against wall or fence
✔ Strong and low-maintenance plant
✔ Set of 4 for a nice full effect

Pitch & care

Position: sun to semi-shade
Soil: permeable, slightly nutritious
Water: medium, not too wet
Pruning: after flowering if necessary
Flowering: early spring
Fruits: September - October
Hardiness: good

Specifications

Pot size: 9 cm
Height on delivery: approx. 20-25 cm
Number: 4 plants
Final height: approx. 100-120 cm
Width: approx. 100-120 cm
Flower colour: salmon pink / orangish pink
Position: sun/semi shade
Use: border, hedge, espalier, Japanese garden
Special features: edible fruit after processing

With this set of 4 Chaenomeles ‘Salmon Horizon’ you can easily create a colourful and atmospheric base in the garden, with early flowering, strong growth and a subtle edible extra in autumn.