Chaenomeles speciosa 'Double Take Eternal White®' (Flowering Quince 'Double Take Eternal White') brings a bright spring display to your landscape with camellia-like, double flowers that stand out on bare stems before the foliage fills in. You can use it as a specimen shrub, in mixed borders, or in small groupings where its early-season color is easy to see.
This flowering quince forms a dense, woody, multi-stemmed shrub that matures around 24-48 inches tall and typically spreads about 48-60 inches. Give it room to widen, and you will get a fuller plant and a heavier bloom show as it ages.
Plant it in full sun to part shade for best results. Full sun encourages the strongest flowering, while light afternoon shade can be helpful in hotter sites. It adapts to many soils, including clay, as long as drainage is reasonable. Water regularly during establishment, then water during extended dry periods; once rooted in, it can handle occasional drought.
Prune right after flowering if you need to shape or thin the plant, since it blooms on older wood. Avoid heavy pruning in late summer, fall, or winter, which can reduce the next spring's flowers. A light mulch helps even out soil moisture and protects roots through temperature swings.
Like many quinces, it can be susceptible to leaf spot, scab, or fireblight in some areas, and aphids may appear on soft new growth. Good spacing for airflow, steady care, and prompt cleanup of fallen leaves help keep it looking its best year after year.