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Japanese Kerria

Kerria Japonica

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Overview

Kerria japonica, Japanese Kerria, stands out with its vibrant yellow blooms resembling fluffy pom-poms, appearing in spring. This deciduous shrub grows up to 5-8 feet tall and wide, thriving in partial shade to full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully handle occasional wet conditions. Its green, slender stems stay attractive in winter, making it a year-round interest plant. Ideal for mass plantings and woodland garden backdrops.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — yellow flowers in the garden; also fondly referred to as the Easter Rose or Jew's Mallow

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — the Kerria japonica necessitates regular watering
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — or even as an informal hedge
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — it thrives optimally in part shade to full sun exposures
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — which typically exhibit a remarkable 1.5 to 2-inch diameter
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — arching stems and profuse spring flowers
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — This deciduous shrub is celebrated for its distinctive green
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — introduces a touch of effervescent charm to any landscape with its vibrant yellow blooms
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — also fondly referred to as the Easter Rose or Jew's Mallow
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — The Japanese Kerria (Kerria japonica)
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — Ideal for mass plantings and woodland garden backdrops
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — It prefers well-drained soil and can gracefully handle occasional wet conditions
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — This deciduous shrub grows up to 5-8 feet tall and wide, thriving in partial shade to full sun
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — stands out with its vibrant yellow blooms resembling fluffy pom-poms
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — Its green, slender stems stay attractive in winter, making it a year-round interest plant
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — This deciduous shrub grows up to 5-8 feet tall and wide, thriving in partial shade to full sun; which typically, image 98
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — stands out with its vibrant yellow blooms resembling fluffy pom-poms; its green, slender stems stay attractive, image 97
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — shrub for half; it's virtually pest-free, though occasional issues with leaf spot may occur in humid conditions, image 96
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — shrub with yellow blooms; making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, image 95
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — yellow flowers in the garden; also fondly referred to as the Easter Rose or Jew's Mallow, image 94
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — It's virtually pest-free, though occasional issues with leaf spot may occur in humid conditions; shrub for half, image 93
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — ensuring the shrub remains dense and compact; particularly in extreme heat, image 92
Japanese Kerria (Kerria Japonica) — it benefits from light pruning to remove old wood and encourage new growth; arching stems and profuse spring, image 91

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