Kerria Golden Guinea

Bright Golden Globes on Arching Branches

The Golden Guinea Kerria, Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea', is also known as the Japanese Rose because it originated in China and Japan. It is also known as the Easter Rose because it blooms about Easter.

It is a tough, upright, rounded shrub with arching branches that will brighten up your sun or shade border. It matures to 8' height a 4' width, but can be trimmed to any size.

 It is a twiggy, deciduous shrub with dark green,double-toothed, corrugated foliage.

Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea' has golden yellow, globe-shaped flowers that are borne from April through May.

The interesting bright green stems stay green all winter.  It does not have any serious insect or disease problems.

If grown in sun, it does prefer protection from late afternoon sun , and will grow from full sun to full shade.

Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea' can be used as an accent plant, in masses, as a hedge, as a privacy barrier, or in a small space.

Easily grown in average garden soils.

*Masses of Bright Yellow Blooms
*No Serious Insect or Disease Problems
*Green Foliage All Winter