Overview

Kerria japonica 'Honshu' is a suckering, bushy shrubs in the genus Kerria, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kerria japonica 'Honshu' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.

About

Kerria japonica 'Honshu' is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Kerria genus, known for its suckering, bushy habit. Like other Kerria, it features green young stems and simple, serrated leaves that are lost in winter. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can grow in a range of soil types and pH levels, preferring full sun to partial shade with exposure from east, south, or west. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Kerria

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Kerria japonica 'Honshu' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Suckering, Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Kerria japonica 'Honshu'

Propagation

Semi-hardwood cuttings, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions