Weed or plant debate

[Shitton]

Please could anyone settle an arguement as to whether this is a plant or weed. It seems to be taking over. Love the colour it adds either way. Thank you

Looks like a Kerrie Japonica, definitely a plant. It can spread which is why some people don't like it. I like it because it is colourful when there's not much about. Also it makes a good cut flower.

I'm wondering whether it is Corchorus olitorius, commonly known as Jews mallow. I treat it as a weed as it spreads a lot in my garden, and I'm also trying to have more of a theme of colours that doesn't include yellow. I see it in lots of gardens near me though and I think I'm in the minority in cutting it back as much as I do.

It is kerria japonica. (Common name soldier's button.)
It's quite prolific, but you can keep it contained by cutting any unwanted stems back to the ground.
I'd keep it!

Thank you so much, I win the arguement and get to keep the plant. Will research it but will trim back the extra stems as suggested. May have another one for you name later. Thanks again