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Kerria japonica
Japanese Kerria
Sunny, rose-like blooms in spring, toothed bright green leaves from spring to fall, and willowy green stems year-round make this suckering Asian shrub an excellent all-season garden plant. Of modest height, its informal arching branches are studded with golden yellow flowers in late spring. It often reblooms sparsely in summer. The double-flowered form 'Pleniflora' has longer lasting flowers on taller more vigorous stems. The leaves turn pale yellow in fall.
This long-lived, hardy, carefree shrub prefers full to partial sun and thrives in fertile to average, well-drained soil. Once established, plants will tolerate moderate periods of drought. They are prettiest if given ample space to arch and spread.
Plant in a shrub border or along a foundation, or enjoy it as a specimen. Winter gardens will benefit from the subdued winter color of its unseasonably green stems. These can also be cut for cold-season flower arrangements.
Japanese kerria occasionally escapes gardens. Double-flowered forms are largely sterile and therefore less likely to invade neighboring areas.
9 - 1
5 - 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Shrub
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
3'-6' / 0.9m - 1.8m
4'-8' / 1.2m - 2.4m
Spring, Late Spring
China, Japan
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Medium
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Yellow
Green
Yellow, Green, Sandy Brown
No
Single, Double
Yes
Matte
Smooth
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Sometimes
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