Scientific name: Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’
Synonym: Kerria japonica (L.) DC. (d) , Kerria japonica ‘Flore Pleno’, Kerria japonica ‘Plena’
Family: ROSACEAE
Common names: “Japanese yellow rose” “bachelor’s buttons” “double-flowered Japanese rose” “Japanese rose ‘Pleniflora'” “Jew’s mallow”
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Conditions:
Zone: 6-9
Light: Part shade best – full sun
Exposure: Sheltered or exposed
Soil: Rich loamy soil, avoid clay
Moisture: Moist well drained
Aesthetic:
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Plant Size: H 10′ W 10′
Leaf and Stem shape: Prominently veined, toothed leaves
Flower: Large pompom like double flowers, bright yellow in mid spring
Pruning: Annual pruning to encourage strong, healthy shoots and improve flowering
Maintenance: Remove older canes to base before or after flowering
Landscape use: Cottage and informal gardens,
Propagate: By layering and cuttings, suckers
Pests & Disease: None
*Deer resist?
Comments: ~AGM winner
