Kerria japonica 'Albescens'

Also Known As

Kerria japonica 'Albiflora'
White Japanese Kerria
White Japanese Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Kerria japonica 'Albescens' plant details

Kerria japonica 'Albescens' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream, white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kerria japonica 'Albescens'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kerria japonica 'Albescens'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This newcomer brings creamy-white flowers to an attractive and easy-going old- timer, the wild-rose-like white flowers against bright green foliage and stems of this 3-5' shrub will brighten any corner. S-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Came to us from J.C. Raulston as a care package many years ago. The creamy white flowers are single in early spring. This plant is an open shrub 3-4’ tall.

By: Gossler Farms

Soft, ivory-white, wild rose-like flowers are a refreshing alternative to the yellow flowers of the species. Set among bright green, wiry stems and bright green textural leaves, it wants to enliven a dark or dull spot. Deciduous shrub 5' x 5'. Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Pointed, pleated and serrated, the handsome bright green leaves loosely garb long wiry branches, which extend from the ground in a graceful open fashion, showcasing an abundance of rose-shaped single white blooms. Coveted by florists and gardeners, Japanese Rose achieves a welcome year-round elegance as radiant green polished twigs and upright bare branches retain their verdant color throughout the winter. This tough and undemanding deciduous shrub can be pruned after flowering, endures dry shady spots and likes welldrained soil.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Deciduous shrub, enjoyed especially for its single flowers with oddly shaped petals in creamy, pale yellow. To 6' tall and wide, but easily trimmed, these are lovely in early to mid spring when covered with flowers. Fine in part shade to full sun with occasional summer water. Said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy to -30 °F, USDA zone 4.