Kerria Gardening Tips

Kerria japonica is the only species in the genus Kerria in rose family Rosaceae. It is native to eastern Asia, China, Japan and Korea. Kerria is named after William Kerr, a Scottish gardener at Kew Gardens and plant hunter, who also introduced the cultivar Pleniflora. Another common name is Japanese Yellow Rose.

Kerria is a deciduous shrub which can grow to a height of 1-3 m tall, suitable for hedges, borders and woodland gardens. They are grown for their bright green leaves and single or double, golden-yellow flowers which are borne in spring. The flowers have 5 petals and fruit is a dry, single-seeded achene of 5mm long.

Plant Kerria in sun or partial shade, in fertile and well-drained soil. Propagation is through greenwood cuttings in summer or divide in autumn. No known pest or disease for this plant.

Kerria japonica
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Kerria japonica
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