Plants > Shrubs

Japanese rose 'Picta'

Kerria japonica 'Picta' (v)

Genus: Kerria
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Picta' is a deciduous shrub with lance-shaped grey-green leaves irregularly margined with cream, and single, deep yellow flowers in spring

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Good for woodland settings but may form large thickets and has the potential to become a nuisance

Pruning

Pruning group 3 and sucker removal if necessary in autumn or winter

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years