How to Grow and Care for Kerria

Japanese rose (Kerria japonica) is a plant species native to China, Japan and Korea. The japanese rose is known as yamabuki in Japan. Both the Golden Guinea and Bachelors Buttons cultivars have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Japanese rose 'Pleniflora' is a deciduous shrub with showy, sunny-yellow, double flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. It is a popular garden plant and attracts butterflies with its nectar-rich blooms.

Kerria japonica f. pleniflora displays a joyful burst of golden-yellow, pom-pom-like double flowers that adorn its arching green branches in the spring. The blossoms are a unique characteristic, providing a striking contrast to the lush foliage. This deciduous shrub exhibits a rugged resilience, thriving in a range of climates, preferring dappled sunlight that encourages bountiful blooms. The plant's vibrant display breathes life into informal hedges and woodland garden settings.