(Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora') KARE-ee-ah jah-PON-ih-kah Genus:  Kerria This plant is a double-flowered cultivar of a suckering shrub from China and Japan. 'Pleniflora' is a very vigorous grower and bears large, fluffy yellow flowers in spring. It is slightly less hardy than the species. Leaves are sharply toothed and bright green. Grow in a shrub border or an open woodland area. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Large, pompom-like double yellow flowers. Very vigorous. Care:  Grow in full sun or partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Propagation:  Take greenwood cuttings in summer, or divide in fall. Problems:  Coral spot, fireblight, leaf and twig blight, and canker sometimes occur.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Adaptable Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Flowers Bloom Time Late Spring, Spring Flower Color Yellow Uses Beds and Borders Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Shrubs