Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Africa
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
gardens, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Red, Pink
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
COLEONEMA pulchrum
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
Breath of Heaven
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
Breath of Heaven Plant
In German
Flowering Quince
Atem des Himmels Pflanze
In French
Flowering Quince
Breath of Heaven Plante
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
Aliento del Cielo Planta
In Greek
Flowering Quince
Ανάσα του Ουρανού Φυτών
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
Respiração do Céu Planta
In Polish
Flowering Quince
Breath of Heaven Zakładu
In Latin
Flowering Quince
Gaudete de caelo Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Chaenomeles
Coleonema
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Breath-of-Heaven
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Breath-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Breath-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Breath-of-Heaven season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Breath-of-Heaven is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breath-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Quince and Breath-of-Heaven Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Breath-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Breath-of-Heaven height is 304.80 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Breath-of-Heaven are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Breath-of-Heaven flower color: Red and Pink
- Breath-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Quince and Breath-of-Heaven
Care of Flowering Quince and Breath-of-Heaven 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 Breath-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breath-of-Heaven needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.