Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Not available
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Flowering Quince
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Flowering Quince
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Flowering Quince
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Flowering Quince
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Flowering Quince
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Chaenomeles
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Quince and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Flowering Quince and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Flowering Quince and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.