Tag Archives: Chaenomeles japonica

IAVOM – Narcissus and More

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Eliza Waters

My Lenox daffodil vase is the perfect choice to feature some of the parade of Narcissus making its way across my yard. Narcissus ‘Pipit’ and ‘Cheerfulness’ are joined by Japanese flowering quince (Chaenomeles japonica), yellow cowslips (Primula veris) and a … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Spring Mix

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Daffodils are in peak form this week and I’ve selected several cultivars to feature in this week’s vase. Joining them are a few clusters of primula (P. veris) and stems of forsythia, Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) and spicebush viburnum (Viburnum … Continue reading →

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IAVOM – Japanese Quince

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Forced Japanese quince blossoms (Chaenomeles japonica) catch the late afternoon light. The low hedge I took them from is along the walkway outside the window. I keep the vicious thing trimmed short, otherwise it would overtake the walk and its … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Salome & Quince

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Eliza Waters

The Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) hedge is in full bloom this week, drawing in bumblebees, a flashy male Baltimore oriole and our summer resident ruby-throated hummingbird. It is not a plant I love– its exuberant growth must be trimmed frequently, its … Continue reading →

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