Kerria japonica 'Picta'

Japanese Kerria, Jew's Mallow, Japanese Rose

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Foundation, massing, specimen
Height 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Green, silvery, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect, weeping
Attributes and features Attractive foilage