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Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush

Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora'

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Overview

The Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora', commonly known as Japanese Double Kerria or Kerrybush, is a vibrant deciduous shrub with a height and spread of approximately 5-6 feet. Admired for its lush, golden-yellow, pom-pom-like flowers, it blooms profusely in the spring with sparse rebloom in summer. Its vibrant green, slender branches maintain winter interest in zones 4-9. Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' adds cheerful color to woodland gardens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — commonly known as Japanese Double Kerria or Kerrybush
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — is a vibrant deciduous shrub with a height and spread of approximately 5-6 feetJapanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — it blooms profusely in the spring with sparse rebloom in summerJapanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — Its vibrant green, slender branches maintain winter interest in zones 4-9Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soilJapanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' adds cheerful color to woodland gardensJapanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — The Japanese Double Kerria+11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — commonly known as Japanese Double Kerria or Kerrybush
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — is a vibrant deciduous shrub with a height and spread of approximately 5-6 feet
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — it blooms profusely in the spring with sparse rebloom in summer
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — Its vibrant green, slender branches maintain winter interest in zones 4-9
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' adds cheerful color to woodland gardens
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — The Japanese Double Kerria
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — also known colloquially as the Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — A cultivar of Kerria japonica
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — this variety is distinguished by its showy
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — Each blossom measures approximately 1.5 to 2 inches across and is composed of multiple
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — which resemble miniature rose blooms and appear profusely in the spring
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — ruffled appearance.<br><br>With an upright and slightly arching growth habit
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — the Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' reaches an average size of 4 to 6 feet in both height and
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — This moderate growth makes it an excellent choice for garden borders
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — or as a feature in a mixed shrub border
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — Complementing its springtime flowers
Japanese Double Kerria, Kerrybush (Kerria Japonica 'Pleniflora') — the Kerrybush prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun if provided with adequate

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