Species

Kerria japonica

Etymology

Kerria: Named after William Kerr (died 1814), a plant collector of Kew who introduced Kerria japonica.
japonica: of Japan

Common Name(s)

kerria, Japanese rose, Easter rose

Authority

Kerria japonica (L.) DC.

Family

Rosaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs

Features

Small ornamental shrub. Many upright 2 m stems emerging directly from the ground. Leaves are serrated, up to 5 cm long, Flowers are simple golden yellow flowers up to 5 cm across.

Flower Colours

Yellow

Year Naturalised

1991

Origin

China

Reason For Introduction
Unknown

Life Cycle Comments
Perennial

Reproduction
Can spread by basal suckers and layering.

Tolerances
Does well in moist, well-drained soil in dappled shade.

This page last updated on 26 Mar 2010