Japanese Rose

(Kerria japonica)

Japanese Rose (Kerria japonica)

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Summary

Kerria japonica, commonly known as Japanese Rose, is a deciduous shrub native to woodland margins, mountain slopes, and forest understories in China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows to a height and width of 3-6 feet (1-2 meters). Japanese Rose features arching green stems and bright green leaves, with prominent golden yellow flowers that are 1.5-2 inches (4-5 cm) in diameter, blooming in early to mid-spring. The flowers are showy and resemble roses, hence the common name. The plant produces dry, single-seeded achenes that are 4–4.5 mm long. In cultivation, Kerria japonica is appreciated for its spring floral display and its ability to brighten shaded areas in the garden.

Japanese Rose is often used for border planting, as an informal hedge, or in woodland gardens. It thrives in part shade, avoiding the intense afternoon sun that can bleach the flowers. It prefers well-drained soils, but is adaptable to various soil types, and requires medium amounts of water. After flowering, pruning is recommended to maintain the plant’s health and vigor. The cultivars ’Golden Guinea’ and the double-flowered ’Pleniflora’, which resemble bachelor’s buttons, have both received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for their exceptional qualities.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Shrub
Height: 3-6 feet
Width: 6-8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering Season: Spring
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Fast, Medium

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Woodland margins, mountain slopes, and forest understories in China, Japan, and Korea

Other Names

Common Names: Japanese Meadowsweet, Japanese Kerria, Jew’s-Mallow, Japan Globeflower, Japanese-Rose, Kerria, 황매화, Goldröschen, Rosa-Do-Japão, Di Tang Hua, Quérria

Scientific Names: , Kerria japonica, Kerria japonica f. pleniflora, Kerria japonica var. pleniflora, Kerria japonica f. plena, Corchorus japonicus, Kerria japonica var. picta, Rubus japonicus, Kerria japonica var. aureovittata, Kerria japonica var. typica

GBIF Accepted Name: Kerria japonica (L.) DC.