Flowering quince hybrids provide vibrant blooms in reds, pinks, oranges or whites from late winter to early spring, before glossy leaves appear. These dense, spiny shrubs (1–2 m) thrive in sun or light shade and most soils, tolerating urban pollution and drought. After bloom, aromatic yellow‑green fruits ripen in autumn—excellent for jellies. Train against walls, use in hedges or as early nectar source for bees; prune after flowering to shape.