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Kerria japonica 'Albescens' (Japanese rose 'Albescens')
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.8m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Kerria japonica 'Albescens'
Other names
Japanese rose 'Albescens', Jew's mallow 'Albescens'
Genus
Kerria Kerria
Variety or Cultivar
'Albescens' _ 'Albescens' is a vigorous, suckering, deciduous shrub with arching, green shoots bearing sharply toothed, ovate to lance-shaped, mid- to bright green leaves and single, creamy-white flowers in mid- to late spring.
Kerria japonica 'Albescens' is: Deciduous
Habit
Suckering
Flower
White, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 3. Remove suckers as needed in autumn or winter.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Kerria japonica 'Albescens' (Japanese rose 'Albescens') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.8m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Site carefully as thickets may become invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Kerria japonica 'Albescens'
Other names
Japanese rose 'Albescens', Jew's mallow 'Albescens'
Genus
Kerria Kerria
Variety or Cultivar
'Albescens' _ 'Albescens' is a vigorous, suckering, deciduous shrub with arching, green shoots bearing sharply toothed, ovate to lance-shaped, mid- to bright green leaves and single, creamy-white flowers in mid- to late spring.
Native to
China, Japan
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Suckering
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Colour
Flower
White, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 3. Remove suckers as needed in autumn or winter.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Kerria japonica 'Albescens' (Japanese rose 'Albescens') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.8m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Site carefully as thickets may become invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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