{"id":2141,"date":"2023-01-01T10:54:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T10:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/?p=2141"},"modified":"2022-12-23T10:55:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T10:55:27","slug":"kerria-japonica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/kerria-japonica\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Kerria: Everything About The Kerria Japonica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese kerria shrub\" class=\"wp-image-2111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The japanese kerria can keep relatively modest dimensions thanks to an annual pruning; moreover, even in half-shade, its blooming is brilliant: two qualities to be used in the small city gardens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about the kerria japonica, its main characteristics, and what you need to know to plant and grow it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/kerria-japonica\/#Characteristics_of_the_Japanese_kerria\" title=\"Characteristics of the Japanese kerria\">Characteristics of the Japanese kerria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/kerria-japonica\/#How_to_grow_a_Japanese_kerria\" title=\"How to grow a Japanese kerria\">How to grow a Japanese kerria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/kerria-japonica\/#How_to_grow_a_Japanese_kerria_in_a_pot\" title=\"How to grow a Japanese kerria in a pot\">How to grow a Japanese kerria in a pot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/kerria-japonica\/#Where_to_plant_a_kerria_japonica\" title=\"Where to plant a kerria japonica\">Where to plant a kerria japonica<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/kerria-japonica\/#Our_selection\" title=\"Our selection\">Our selection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/kerria-japonica\/#In_a_nutshell\" title=\"In a nutshell\">In a nutshell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_the_Japanese_kerria\"><\/span>Characteristics of the Japanese kerria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scientific name<\/strong><\/td><td>Kerria japonica<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Family<\/strong><\/td><td>Rosaceae<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Origin<\/strong><\/td><td>China, Japan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Foliage<\/strong><\/td><td>Deciduous<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flowering<\/strong><\/td><td>April-May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rusticity<\/strong><\/td><td>-15\u00b0C (-59\u00b0F)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Exposure<\/strong><\/td><td>Light shade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Soil<\/strong><\/td><td>Cool and well-drained<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The japanese kerria grows free form and reaches 2.50 to 3 m in height and 1.50 m in width, with a medium speed of growth. The branches are flexible to slightly drooping. The leaves are toothed and clearly veined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blooming is characterized by the birth of numerous small axillary flowers, in the shape of small luminous yellow pompon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_grow_a_Japanese_kerria\"><\/span>How to grow a Japanese kerria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good garden soil is sufficient for the needs of this shrub. It has a tendency to sucker and colonize space, which can be an advantage depending on the intended use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At planting, between November and March, cut off weak branches and dead wood and keep the strongest branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the first year&#8217;s flowering, and every year thereafter, remove the branches that have flowered 20 cm above the ground. Also remove the weakest branches. With this thinning out, you will perpetuate the flexible habit of the shrub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_grow_a_Japanese_kerria_in_a_pot\"><\/span>How to grow a Japanese kerria in a pot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not recommended because the powerful suckering root system of the Japanese kerria quickly becomes cramped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_plant_a_kerria_japonica\"><\/span>Where to plant a kerria japonica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese kerria is a beautiful flowering shrub that can be planted alone or in a small grove. When planted alone, it can be used as a specimen plant in the landscape, providing a bright splash of color. When planted in a small grove, it can create a pleasing composition of texture, color, and form. When planted in a group, they can be used to create a hedge or border (in flowering hedges in association with lilacs, seringats, and spireas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When planting a small grove, it is important to space the trees evenly and allow enough room for them to reach their full height and spread. Additionally, you may want to consider planting different varieties of Japanese kerria to create a more diverse composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_selection\"><\/span>Our selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-flowers-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Kerria japonica yellow flowers\" class=\"wp-image-2110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-flowers-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-flowers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-flowers-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-flowers-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/japanese-kerria-flowers.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice is not very important. Feel free to choose any variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;The botanical type is still frequently offered, but prefer the double-flowered variety &#8216;<strong>Pleniflora<\/strong>&#8216;, introduced about 50 years before it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8216;<strong>Golden Guinea<\/strong>&#8216; has larger, but single flowers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For those who like variegated foliage, &#8216;<strong>Picta<\/strong>&#8216; has white speckled leaves. Its flowers are lemon yellow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_nutshell\"><\/span>In a nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kerria Japonica, or Japanese Kerria, is an easy-to-care-for flowering shrub that can thrive in most areas with adequate sunlight and soil moisture. It is a beautiful addition to flower beds and rock gardens for its unique yellow flowers, which can also be used as cut flowers in floral arrangements. With proper care and maintenance, the Japanese Kerria can bring years of enjoyment and beauty to any garden.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The japanese kerria can keep relatively modest dimensions thanks to an annual pruning; moreover, even in half-shade, its blooming is brilliant: two qualities to be used in the small city gardens. In this article, I have gathered for you all the information about the kerria japonica, its main characteristics, and what you need to know [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2115,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2141"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2143,"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141\/revisions\/2143"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}