Japanese Quince – ‘Nivalis
Chaenomeles speciosa
£14.55
A beautiful spring-flowering shrub with pure white blooms appearing on bare branches from late winter. Japanese Quince ‘Nivalis’ Chaenomeles speciosa makes an elegant wall shrub or border plant.
- ✓ Striking pure white flowers appear on bare branches from late winter to early spring, bringing elegant early colour to gardens when most other plants are still dormant
- ✓ Hardy and versatile shrub reaching approximately 2m in height and spread, perfect for training against walls or fences, or growing as a free-standing specimen
- ✓ Dense growth habit with glossy dark green leaves provides excellent structure throughout the growing season, followed by attractive yellow-green fruits in autumn
- ✓ Superb choice for wildlife gardens, offering early nectar for bees and pollinators, while providing excellent shelter for garden birds throughout the year
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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Japanese Quince ‘Nivalis’ Chaenomeles speciosa is a delightful shrub that brings pure white flowers to the garden in early spring. The name ‘Nivalis’ comes from the Latin word for snowy, perfectly describing its pristine white blooms that appear on bare branches from late winter.
The flowers stand out beautifully against the dark branches, creating a stunning display when much of the garden is still dormant. After flowering, the shrub produces glossy, dark green leaves that provide an attractive backdrop throughout summer. In autumn, large yellow-green fruits develop, which although too sharp to eat raw, make wonderful jam.
This variety is perfect for brightening up shady corners or adding simple elegance to mixed borders. It works particularly well when trained against walls or fences, where its spreading habit can be shown off to best effect.
The pure white flowers look stunning when planted alongside early spring bulbs, adding a touch of sophistication to any garden. The blooms are also popular with early bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Japanese Quince ‘Nivalis’ is a robust and easy-to-grow shrub that suits most garden conditions. It thrives in any reasonable soil as long as it’s well-drained. While it flowers best in full sun, it tolerates partial shade well. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove any crossing branches. A spring feed with general-purpose fertiliser and a mulch around the base will keep it healthy and flowering well.
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Season of Interest
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pot Size
9cm
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Flower Colour
White
Hardiness
-15°C to -10°C (H5)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies, Thorns
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Fragrance
Moderate
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
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