Double Take® Scarlet Quince

Double Take® Scarlet is a deciduous flowering quince with large, double red flowers that appear in early spring. Its thornless, fruitless branches give it a tidy profile for borders and cut-flower plantings. ## Identification and garden use The [Proven Winners profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/chaenomeles/double-take-scarlet-quince-chaenomeles-speciosa) identifies this selection as Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Scarlet Storm’ (USPP 20,951). It reaches about 4–5 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, with a mounded habit. The breeder lists full sun and spring bloom, and notes that the flowers appear on old wood. ## Growing conditions Plant in a sunny position with average, well-drained soil. The breeder describes Double Take quince as heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established. Water through establishment and during prolonged dry spells. ## Maintenance Prune to shape after flowering, avoiding heavy cuts into the older branches that carry the next display. The breeder rates the series easy to maintain and says it does not require deadheading.