Variegated Japanese Kerria is a compact plant with yellow blooms and variegated leaves. Grown in zones 4-9, it's perfect for small gardens and containers.
Variegated Japanese Kerria is a deciduous shrub that is known for its yellow flowers and variegated leaves. It is a hybrid of two species of Kerria, Kerria japonica and Kerria lacca. Variegated Japanese Kerria is a low-maintenance shrub that is easy to care for. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9 and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. The flowers bloom in the spring and are a popular source of nectar for butterflies and other pollinators.
The leaves of Variegated Japanese Kerria are green with yellow margins. They turn yellow in the fall. The flowers are yellow and trumpet-shaped. They bloom in the spring.
Here are some tips for caring for Variegated Japanese Kerria:
- Plant the shrub in a location that gets full sun to partial shade.
- The soil should be moist but well-drained.
- Mulch around the shrub to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
With proper care, Variegated Japanese Kerria can be a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your garden.
Here are some of the benefits of Variegated Japanese Kerria:
- Beautiful yellow flowers: The flowers are bright yellow and attract butterflies and other pollinators.
- Variegated leaves: The leaves are green with yellow margins, adding interest to the plant.
- Low-maintenance: The shrub is easy to care for and does not require a lot of maintenance.
- Hardy: The shrub is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9.
- Drought tolerant: Once established, the shrub is drought tolerant.
- Pest and disease resistant: The shrub is resistant to many pests and diseases.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
