- Botanical name: Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'
- Common name: Bachelor's buttons
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ is a vigorous, deciduous spring flowering shrub, perfect for brightening a dark corner or north-facing wall. It will grow almost anywhere and soon develops into a thicket of tall, graceful stems with suckers growing from the creeping roots. Double, yellow flowers burst out from mid- to late spring which are beautifully surrounded by bright green, oval leaves. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ in moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. It’s best kept out of direct sunlight to avoid bleaching the flowers. Thin out old shoots after flowering and propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or by division in autumn.
How to grow Kerria 'Pleniflora'
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Plant size
4m height
5m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade, full shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in February |
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A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Take cuttings |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do not Take cuttings in June |
J
Do not Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do Take cuttings in September |
O
Do Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do Prune in June |
J
Do Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Kerria 'Pleniflora' and wildlife
Kerria 'Pleniflora' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Kerria 'Pleniflora' poisonous?
Kerria 'Pleniflora' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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