Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora': Double-Flowered Japanese Kerria with Yellow Pompons

Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' is a double-flowered cultivar of a suckering shrub from China and Japan. Very vigorous grower with large, fluffy yellow flowers in spring. Slightly less hardy than species. Leaves sharply toothed and bright green. Grow in shrub border or open woodland.

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: 6–10 ft.
• Spread: 6–10 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