Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea'

Also Known As

Golden Guinea Japanese Kerria

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 5'-9'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea' plant details

Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 9 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, floriferous, hedge, repeat-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

is a single bright golden yellow kerria. In march-April this loose grower will cover itself with these beautiful flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

A single form with large single yellow flowers, in the winter the long bright green stems go well with red twig dogwood.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

2-1/2" golden yellow blooms are borne in profusion in spring along the arching green stems. A tough and easy to grow deciduous shrub.

By: Almost Eden

Single, rich yellow, large flowers on glowing green stems. This 3-4' plant prefers partial shade but will grow in full sun. Blooms early spring and again in summer.