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‘Picta’
Kerria
Kerria japonica
'Picta'
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- Shade tolerant
- Colorful foliage
- Attractive stems
- Description
'Picta' kerria has all the seasons covered. Creamy white variegation and blue-green leaves combine nicely with the bright yellow, rose-like flowers of spring. Like many variegated plants, it will sport a green branch or two, which should be removed. Attractive green stems add winter interest.
- USDA Zone
- 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun, Shade
- Height
- 3 - 5'
- Width
- 3 - 5'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- 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 flowering if desired.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