Chinese flowering quince and Shrub rose are often considered for the same spot in the garden (flowers, hedge, pollinator friendly, specimen). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Chaenomeles speciosa 2 m × 2 m after 10 years
A dense, spiny shrub that reaches head height and flowers in early spring before the leaves: depending on the cultivar the white, pink or red blooms…
Rosa Shrub Group 1.5 m × 1.5 m after 10 years
A large, varied group of roses that grow into big, loose bushes; modern shrub roses and English roses belong here. Use them as specimens, at the…
Chinese flowering quince tolerates drought better than Shrub rose.
Chinese flowering quince needs less care than Shrub rose.
Shrub rose is cheaper: about €7.90 at the size usually planted, against about €9.90 for Chinese flowering quince.
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Feature
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Chinese flowering quince
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Shrub rose
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| Group | Shrub | Shrub |
| Size after 10 years | 2 m × 2 m | 1.5 m × 1.5 m |
| Ultimate size | 1.5–3 m × 1.8–3 m | 1–2.5 m × 0.9–2 m |
| Growth rate | Medium | Medium |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade | Full sun, Part shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Acidic | Average garden soil, Clay |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Flowering | March–April, red, pink, white, orange | May–October, pink, red, white, yellow, orange, purple |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | High | Medium |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Planting distance | 150 cm | 120 cm |
| For dogs | no data | Non-toxic |
| For cats | no data | Non-toxic |
| For children | Non-toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic |
| Typical price | approx. €9.90 | approx. €7.90 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 13, 2026
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