Kerria (Latin: Kerria) is a deciduous ornamental shrub in the Rosaceae family, represented by only one species: Kerria japonica. Due to its flower shape and bloom time, the plant is often called the "Easter rose." Main plant characteristics: Appearance: The shrub has slender, rod-like shoots of bright green color, which retain their color even in winter. In temperate climates, its height typically reaches about 1–1.5 meters. Flowering: Bright yellow flowers up to 4.5–5 cm in diameter resemble miniature roses or peonies.
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Mass flowering begins in spring (May) and lasts about a month, after which the bush may bloom again during the summer and fall. Popular forms: Simple (natural) - with single five-petaled flowers. Pleniflora (Pleniflora) is the most popular variety with densely double, fluffy golden-yellow inflorescences.
