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Rhodotypos scandens

Genus: Rhodotypos
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: white kerria

About this plant

Rhodotypos scandens is the only species in this (monotypic) genus. It has arching shoots and tapered, sharply toothed, deeply veined mid-green leaves. In late spring and early summer 4-petalled white flowers 4cm across produced from shoot tips. Glossy black berries follow

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, preferably in sun but part shade is tolerated

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame, propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

BushySpreading

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years