Kirengeshoma palmata Koreana Group

Also Known As

Kirengeshoma koreana
Kirengeshoma palmata 'Korean Group'
Japanese Yellow Waxbells
Korea Yellow Waxbells
Yellow Waxy Bells

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Kirengeshoma palmata Koreana Group plant details

Kirengeshoma palmata Koreana Group is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kirengeshoma palmata Koreana Group

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: black stems, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kirengeshoma palmata Koreana Group

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Recently introduced from Korea, this valuable shade-garden accent has upright (rather than nodding) fall-blooming flowers and large maple-like leaves on 3' stalks which form a multi-stemmed bushy clump. PSh-Sh/M (not dry)

By: Forestfarm

This beautiful perennial comes from Korea. This shade lover has light green leaves that are somewhat like maple leaves. In August, the plants will cover themselves with thickened yellow shuttlecock like flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

Much discussion in the horticulture world over the classification of this lovely. Some say it's a subspecies of K. palmatum, others, particularly in Europe list it as K. palmatum Koreana Group. Whatever the name (we go along with MOBOT), it's as above but occasionally somewhat larger with more outfacing blooms rather than hanging blooms. Both this and the above are just lovely -- it's more a matter of taste -- hanging or outfacing blooms and possibly size.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A tall stately herbaceous plant from the Hydrangea family for the shade garden with wonderful serrated maple-like leaves and elegant creamy yellow bell flowers in summer and fall. A must for the woodland and shade gardens especially since it offers a tall vertical element that is less available from other shade denizens. Looks great with ferns, cobralilies and hydrangeas.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Larger than the species at 4-5' tall and 3' wide…upright clump with lush, softly palmate leaves that are slightly fuzzy. Lemon yellow, pendulous blooms that appear carved out of wax dangle from stems in late summer, early fall a week or two earlier than the species. Needs rich, humusy, organic soil, plenty of moisture during the growing season and a part shade location. An exotic looking perennial with the presence of a shrub!