Kerria (Japanese Kerria; Japanese Rose)

Kerria (Japanese Kerria; Japanese Rose)

Kerria is a genus of one species – Kerria japonica, in the family Rosaceae, found in the East Asia.
Kerria japonica is a spring-flowering deciduous shrub that produces 5-petaled, bright yellow flowers and sharply toothed leaves. Although the primary bloom period is spring, it still blooms sporadically throughout the summer, creating a colorful show.

Name meaning

The genus name was given in honor of William Kerr (1779-1814), a Scottish gardener and plant collector.

Kerria symbolism

Kerria symbolizes wealth and prosperity.

Interesting facts about Kerria

There are several cultivars of Kerria:

  • “Pleniflora” is an old fashioned, double flowered cultivar which resembles a Chrysanthemum. It has simple leaves and wonderful double yellow flowers. The plant grows to a size of 4 metres (13 ft) when fully grown.
  • “Golden Guinea” and “Honshu” are single flowered cultivars with large leaves.
  • “Picta” is a low-growing and slowly spreading cultivar which produces 5-petaled, rose-like flowers.
  • “Kin Kan” is a cultivar which has green and yellow striped stems with small single yellow flowers
  • “Albiflora” is also known as “White kerria”, though its single flowers are actually pale, butter yellow with bright yellow stamens.

Kerria Plant Data

Plant Type:

Shrubs

Color:

These flowers are bright yellow in color.

Hardiness Zones:

4-9

Blooms in:

Spring, Summer

Height:

Kerria grows up to 3 metres (10 ft) in height.

Soil needs:

Kerria japonica grows best in moist, well drained and slightly acidic soil.

Sun needs:

Partial sun

Water needs:

avarage

Maintenance:

low

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