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Flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa)
Cut woody stems of this spring harbinger at any point from midwinter to early spring for forcing indoors. Flowering quince varieties open blooms in shades of red, coral, orange, pink or white. Cut branches to any length. Be sure to place your cut about a quarter-inch above a bud. Buds will open in two to five weeks, depending on how warm inside temps are. Average vase life: 4 to 7 days.