{"product_id":"chaenomeles-nivalis-alba-imp","title":"Chaenomeles speciosa Nivalis Alba Flowering Quince","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePure White Early Spring Blooms \u0026amp; Edible Autumn Fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring unmatched elegance to your early spring garden with \u003cb\u003eChaenomeles × superba 'Nivalis'\u003c\/b\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cb\u003eWhite Flowering Quince\u003c\/b\u003e. Celebrated for its dramatic display of pure, snowy-white flowers, this deciduous ornamental shrub blooms on bare stems from late winter into early spring, offering a crucial nectar source for early pollinators before most other plants wake up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs autumn arrives, the floral display transforms into fragrant, golden-yellow fruit. While tart when raw, these quinces are packed with pectin and make exceptional homemade jams, jellies, and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether trained against a wall, grown as a security hedge, or pruned into a focal point, 'Nivalis' is a resilient, low-maintenance power performer for any garden style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose \u003ci\u003eChaenomeles\u003c\/i\u003e 'Nivalis'?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSnow-White Early Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Brilliant, single white blossoms appear on bare branches from March through April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulti-Season Interest:\u003c\/b\u003e Glossy dark green summer foliage gives way to aromatic, golden quinces in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile Garden Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent as a security hedge (thorny stems), wall-trained espalier, or specimen shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTough \u0026amp; Hardy:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully cold hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and suitable for urban or coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Specifications \u0026amp; Quick Care Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Flowering Quince, Japanese Quince 'Nivalis'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eChaenomeles × superba\u003c\/i\u003e 'Nivalis'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Hardy (Zones 5–9 \/ UK H6)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade (Best blooms in full sun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoist, well-drained; thrives in clay, loam, or chalk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5m – 2.0m Height × 1.5m – 2.0m Spread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate spring (immediately after flowering)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Queens Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":46254601207978,"sku":"QGC9070","price":36.58,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":46254601240746,"sku":"QGC9071","price":86.18,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/8483\/7802\/files\/Chaenomeles_speciosa_Nivalis_Alba_Flowering_Quince.png?v=1786367218","url":"https:\/\/queensgardencentre.com.au\/products\/chaenomeles-nivalis-alba-imp","provider":"Queens Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}