Japanese Kerria #3
Japanese Kerria
Kerria japonica
Height: Typically 3–4 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 4–6 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 3–4 feet apart for a cohesive display
Growth Rate: Moderate (about 1 foot per year)
Deciduous
Description
Japanese Kerria infuses your landscape with a dazzling burst of sunshine every spring. This captivating shrub produces profuse clusters of brilliant yellow flowers that create a stunning display against a backdrop of dark green, textured foliage. Perfect for borders, mass plantings, or as a striking specimen in containers, Japanese Kerria offers a neat, mounded habit that adds a splash of vibrant color and uplifting energy. Its blooms evolve subtly as the season progresses, leaving behind a lasting impression of refined beauty and textural interest.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to part sun (ideally 5–6 hours of direct light daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil; a slightly acidic pH (around 5.5–6.5) enhances bloom color
- Watering: Provide consistent, deep watering throughout the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and stabilize soil temperature
- Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering in early summer to maintain its compact, tidy form
Brighten your landscape with the invigorating presence of Japanese Kerria—a low-maintenance, deciduous shrub that delivers an inspiring burst of spring color and enduring textural elegance.