Kerria japonica

Japanese Kerria

Kerria japonica
ID# KEJA-E1, still a baby, May 2008

Kerria japonica
ID# KEJA-E1, due to events beyond control, in more sun then intended and some flowers have faded to white, April 2010

  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Genus: Kerria
  • Specific epithet: japonica
  • Species: Kerria japonica
  • Common names:
    • Easter Rose
    • Gypsy Rose
    • Japanese Kerria
    • Japanese Tea Rose
  • Origin: Japan
  • USDA Symbol: KEJA
ID# KEJA-E1:
  • Planted: May, 2007
  • Height: 2'
  • Width: 2'
  • Aspect: part sun
  • Hardy: Zones 4 - 9
  • Notes: Single flower, Stems remain green all winter
ID# KEJA-E2:
  • Planted: May, 2009
  • Height: 1'
  • Width: 0.5'
  • Aspect: part sun
  • Hardy: Zones 4 - 9
  • Notes: A sucker split from KEJA-E1.

Last updated: April 15, 2010