Double Flowered Japanese Kerria

Common Name: Double Flowered Japanese Kerria

Scientific Name: Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’

Zone: 4 to 9

Blossom Colour: Bright golden‑yellow, fully double rosettes

Flowering Type: Mid‑spring main flush with light repeat bloom in summer

Summer Colour: Bright green, arching stems and foliage

Fall Colour: Foliage turns yellow; green stems provide winter interest

Mature Height (ft): 5 to 7

Mature Spread (ft): 6 to 8 (forms wide clumps via suckers)

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade (best flowering with at least 4 h of sun)

Tree Type: Deciduous Shrub

Watering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well‑drained soil but tolerates short dry periods once established

Fertilization: Generally low‑maintenance; a light application of balanced granular fertilizer or compost in early spring sustains vigor and bloom