CAT’S EYE™
Kerria
Kerria japonica
'Shandale'
USPP 21,975
- Shade tolerant
- Variegated foliage
- Attractive stems
Distinctive and shade tolerant. Cat's Eye™ kerria is a variegated sport of the cultivar 'Shannon' that lights up shady spots, providing season-long interest with creamy-white variegated foliage and bright yellow flowers in late spring. Slender bright green stems shine during the winter months. Compact, upright habit for good container presentation and garden performance.
- USDA Zone
- 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun, Shade
- Height
- 1.5 - 3'
- Width
- 1.5 - 3'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring, summer rebloom
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Color
- Variegated
General Care
Soil
Moderately fertile, well-drained soils are best. Heavy fertilization may favor the production of foliage over flowers.Pruning
Prune after spring bloom if desired. May bloom sporadically in summer.Uses
Hedging; foundation plantings; mixed borders; specimen.Growing Tips
Kerria is perhaps the best shrub for shade, producing colorful flowers and vivid green stems even in low light. It tolerates full sun, however, flowers are short-lived in such conditions. Benefits from periodic rejuvenation pruning.Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Kerria, Common name: Kerria, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Variegated foliage
Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Kerria, Common name: Kerria, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Exposure: Shade, Bloom time: Spring, Yellow flowers, Variegated foliage