How much sunlight does my Kerria Japonica need?

Kerria Japonica may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Kerria Japonica?

Kerria Japonica does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Kerria Japonica?

Kerria Japonica should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Kerria Japonica?

Kerria Japonica grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Kerria Japonica be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Kerria Japonica can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Kerria Japonica

Q: Is Kerria Japonica easy to care for?

Kerria Japonica is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Kerria Japonica?

Kerria Japonica prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Kerria Japonica

Japanese Kerria is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 7' tall. It is meant for the shade garden. It needs a well-drained soil and medium fertilization. It has terminal bright yellow flowers that are 1" - 11" tall.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Kerria japonica

Genus

Kerria

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Japanese Kerria, Japanese Kerria, Japanese rose, Japanese marigold bush, Miracle marigold bush, Yamabuki and Kerria

How to care for Kerria Japonica

Water

How often to water your Kerria Japonica

Kerria Japonica needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Oakland, California.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Oakland, California

38% Low

Growing Kerria Japonica in Oakland right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 31st, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Oakland is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 34% ☀️

January 31st, 2023

Oakland is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Oakland is expected to increase by 34% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.1 megajoules of energy per m² per…

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

February 2nd, 2023

This month, Oakland is getting an average of 8.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 10.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Kerria Japonica: 3ft from a window

Kerria Japonica may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Oakland, California ⛅.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Kerria Japonica

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Kerria Japonica: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Kerria Japonica after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Kerria Japonica

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 31st, 2023

The growing potential in Oakland is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Kerria Japonica is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors