KERRIA japonica 'Golden Guinea'
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KERRIA japonica 'Golden Guinea'
Commonly known as Batchelor's buttons, Japanese rose
Large, single yellow flowers
£15.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
China, Japan -
DeciduousOvate, pointed, sharply toothed, bright green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Yellow
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Woodland gardenIn an open position
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSuckering shrub with arching green shoots. Produces large, solitary flowers 5-6cm (2-2½in) across. The bright green stems are conspicuous in winter
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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