Kirengeshoma palmata Koreana Group

YELLOW WAX-BELLS
syn. K. coreana

Family: Hydrangeaceae
Pronounced: ki-reng-ge-SHOW-ma pahl-MAH-ta

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Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes

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GROWING GUIDE

Geographical Origin:
Korea.
Plant Group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 2-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 5-9.
Mature size:
Height 18 inches (45 cm).
Width 12 inches (30 cm).
Flowering period:
Late summer, early autumn.
Flowering attributes:
Cymes of tubular, yellow flowers with the shuttlecocks held outwards on erect stems.
Leaf attributes:
Palmately lobed, somewhat hairy, green leaves.
Growth habit:
Clump forming.
Light:
Partial shade.
Soil:
Humus rich, moist, well-drained acidic soil.
Feeding:
Side dress with compost or manure and leaf mould.
Propagation Methods:
Sow seed in pots as soon as ripe, or in spring and place in cold frame. | Cuttings in early summer. | Divide carefully in spring.

 

Rainy Side Notes

There are only two species in this genus of the Hydrangea family. Although K. coreana (also spelled K. koreana in the trade) is thought to be a form of K. palmata, it still needs to be conclusively determined if it is indeed two species.

A native of Korea, this larger Kirengeshoma is beautiful in the woodland garden in partial or full shade.

When given plenty of moisture, this perennial can send up stems to six feet in a woodland setting. I have not seen it myself, as I am unwilling to give extra moisture beyond my regular water routine.

Photographed in author's garden.