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‘Pleniflora’
Kerria
Kerria japonica
'Pleniflora'
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- Shade tolerant
- Double blooms
- Attractive stems
- Description
The doubled yellow flowers of 'Pleniflora' kerria are reminscent of giant dandelions, and appear when the lilacs are blooming. They often repeat bloom in summer. It has bright yellow fall foliage, and attactive green stems in winter.
- USDA Zone
- 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun, Shade
- Height
- 4 - 5'
- Width
- 4 - 5'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4"
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, Green 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, Green foliage