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    • Photo of Kerria japonica 'Honshu' flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Kerria japonica 'Honshu'

    Also Known As

    • Honshu Japanese Kerria
    • Honshu Japanese Rose

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Kerria japonica 'Honshu' plant details

    Kerria japonica 'Honshu' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kerria japonica 'Honshu'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kerria japonica 'Honshu'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A great new selection by Camellia Forest Nursery in NC for its extra large 2" flowers of rich yellow 5 petaled single blooms in profusion in early spring and on and off throughout the summer. The bright green, zig-zaggy stems are attractive and unusual in the dull grey days of winter. Medium to fast grower. Happiest in part shade.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    This is very like 'Golden Guinea' but has a deeper yellow flower on a very distinctive plant.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    A repeat bloomer with overlapping petals on 5' branches. 'Honshu' has the largest flowers of any Kerria cultivar.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Kerria japonica 'Honshu' plant

    How to Grow Kerria japonica 'Honshu'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea'

    aka Golden Guinea Japanese Kerria

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 5'-9'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Kerria japonica 'Albescens'

    aka Kerria japonica 'Albiflora', White Japanese Kerria, White Japanese Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Kerria japonica 'Albescens' flower, foliage by Evan Bean
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    Kerria japonica 'Picta'

    aka Kerria japonica 'Variegata', Variegated Japanese Kerria, Variegated Japanese Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4b-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Kerria japonica 'Picta' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Kerria japonica 'Kin Kan'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Kerria japonica 'Kin Kan' flower by Forestfarm
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    Kerria japonica 'Fubuki Nishiki' PP15247

    aka Fubuki Nishiki Japanese Kerria, Japanese Rose

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Kerria japonica 'Fubuki Nishiki' PP15247 flower by Karl Gercens III
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