Kerria japonica Picta growing shrub of the genus Kerria also known as Japanese Kerria, Kerria japonica Picta perennial deciduous plant used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-9.
Leaves color variegate green with white, leaf shape in elliptic with serrated margin.
Kerria japonica Picta flower
Flower color yellow with five petals.
Kerria japonica Picta for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Kerria japonica Picta growing and care:
Well-drained soil, loamy soils, moist, cool winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
When is the best time to plant?
Spring
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant:
4-10 feet, 1.2-3 m
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Yellow flowers with five petals
Scientific name:
Kerria japonica