Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
Tritoma
In German
Flowering Quince
Tritoma
In French
Flowering Quince
Tritoma
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
tritoma
In Greek
Flowering Quince
tritoma
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
Tritoma
In Polish
Flowering Quince
Tritoma
In Latin
Flowering Quince
Trytoma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Chaenomeles
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Tritoma
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Quince and Tritoma Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Tritoma are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Flowering Quince and Tritoma
Care of Flowering Quince and Tritoma 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 Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.