Kerria are shrubs that lose their leaves in winter, characterized by green, young stems and simple, serrated leaves. In mid-spring, they produce solitary flowers with five petals that resemble roses.

Kerria

Kerria japonica 'Albescens' is a deciduous shrub that reaches approximately 1.5 meters in height. It features slender, arching green stems and ovate to lanceolate leaves with a serrated edge, measuring up to 10 centimeters long, which transform to a light yellow hue in the fall. In spring, this variety produces single flowers that are creamy-white and can grow up to 5 centimeters across.

Kerria japonica 'Albescens'

Kerria japonica 'Buttercup'

Kerria japonica 'Chiba Gold'

Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub that produces suckers. It features lance-shaped, vibrant green leaves with noticeable veins. The plant displays large, solitary yellow blooms that appear on the gracefully arching green stems.

Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea'

Kerria japonica 'Honshu'

Kerria japonica 'Picta' is a deciduous shrub featuring lanceolate leaves that are a muted grey-green, edged with a cream border. In the spring, it produces solitary, vibrant yellow blooms.

Kerria japonica 'Picta' (v)

Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' is a robust, medium-sized deciduous shrub known for its vigorous growth and ability to sucker. It features prominently veined, light green foliage and produces solitary, double flowers in a bright yellow hue starting in mid-spring.

Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' (d)

Kerria japonica 'Simplex' is a robust, deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It features prominently veined, light green foliage and produces single, bright yellow flowers that appear in isolation starting in mid-spring. This plant is known for its suckering growth habit.

Kerria japonica 'Simplex'

Kerria japonica 'White Cloud'

Kerria japonica is a deciduous shrub that can grow to approximately 2 meters in height. It features arching green stems and oval, serrated leaves that reach lengths of up to 10 centimeters. In mid to late spring, this plant produces bright yellow flowers.