{"product_id":"pleniflora-bachelor-s-buttons-kerria-japonica-pleniflora","title":"Pleniflora Bachelor's Buttons - Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePleniflora Bachelor's Buttons (\u003cem\u003eKerria japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pleniflora') is a vigorous deciduous shrub that grows 2.4m to 3m high and wide. In spring, double yellow pompom flowers that look like tiny roses cover the stems among small apple green leaves. It is very cold hardy and unfussy about soil, and a cheerful sight in southern gardens when winter ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow pompom flowers are bright against fresh green leaves and open just as the garden wakes up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off hard winters, so it suits cold gardens where many shrubs struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in almost any soil type, which suits new gardens and heavy ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to renew.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting back a third of the stems each year keeps it flowering freely and stops it going woody.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland style.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles part shade, so it fits under trees and along the edge of shady borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a herbaceous or mixed border, with perennials and bulbs in front to fill the base while the shrub is bare in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under deciduous trees it gets spring light and summer shade, which is a good fit for woodland style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lax, leggy habit looks natural in relaxed, flowery gardens rather than clipped ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the site with care.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can sucker, so site it where new shoots at the edge can be mown or dug out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pleniflora Bachelor's Buttons in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is at its best in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens with a proper winter. Hot, humid gardens are not where it is happiest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil suits it. Mulch to hold moisture and keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well while the young plant establishes. Apply a slow release fertiliser after pruning each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as soon as the flowers finish, cutting flowered stems back to a low side shoot. On mature plants, take about a third of the stems down to ground level each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pleniflora Bachelor's Buttons as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A deciduous plant can look bare in winter, which is normal. Plants travel upright and settle quickly, so unpack them on arrival and give them a drink. Expect a small, leafy plant that grows away strongly in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eDeciduous shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants for cold gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it sucker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it can. Site it where new shoots at the edges can be pulled or mown, and remove unwanted suckers early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow hard should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmly, and every year. Cut flowered stems back to a low side shoot after flowering, and take about a third of the stems on older plants to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt copes with part shade, but sun gives the best flower. In deep shade expect fewer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787257905471,"sku":"KER-JAP-PLENIF-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pleniflora-bachelor-s-buttons-kerria-japonica-pleniflora.jpg?v=1792154649","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pleniflora-bachelor-s-buttons-kerria-japonica-pleniflora","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}