Sunny Ray's Nursery, LLC.

Kerria japonica ‘Golden Guinea’                                                    Japanese Kerria

 Size:  6’ X Spreading

 Exposure:  Sun to Shade

 Flower Time:  Heavy in May, sporadic throughout the growing season

 Ornamental Characteristics:

 With the ability to tolerate the nastiest soils and the gamut of light exposures, Kerria is a truly versatile shrub.  It serves the great purpose of filling large swaths because of its moderate spreading habit.  Kerria's also makes a fantastic backdrop to the garden.  In both situations, the bright yellow flowers put on a fantastic show in the spring and a nice injection of color throughout the growing season with sporadic flowering.  Golden Guinea has the largest of these flowers, exceeding 1 ½” in diameter.  Once frost has taken its toll of the foliage and blooms, the stems brighten the winter areas with their bright green color.  To increase the intensity of the color and keep the plant more compact, it should be cut to about 12” each April.