Kirengeshoma palmata (Yellow Waxbells)

Kirengeshoma palmata (Yellow Waxbells) plant with yellow flowers and green maple-like foliage close up
Kirengeshoma palmata (Yellow Waxbells) plant with soft yellow flowers emerging from green, deeply lobed leaves.

Botanical name: Kirengeshoma palmata

Common name: Yellow Waxbells

Family: Hydrangeaceae

Origin: Yapan, Korea

USDA Zone: 5-8

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

An unusual Japanese perennial with palmate foliage and tubular, yellow blooms. Grow this plant in humus rich soil in partial shade. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings.

It is a lovely plant for an herbaceous or mixed border, or woodland garden.

It is propagated either by division in winter or early spring, or by raising from seed.




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