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WISTERIA
Commonly known as Wisteria
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Genus of about 10 species of twining, woody, deciduous climbers found in moist woodland and on streamsides in China, Korea, Japan and central and southern USA.
When viewed from above Japanese wisteria twines clockwise, Chinese wisteria counter clockwise.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - pinnate, dark-green leaves to 35cm (14in) long.
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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for pea-like, fragrant flowers and bean-like pods. If grown into a tree needs no training. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin - China, Korea, Japan, central and southern USA. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Buy Varieties of WISTERIA
WISTERIA brachybotrys 'Shiro-kapitan' >
Commonly known as: Silky wisteria.
(syn. venusta) - a rare Japanese species with silky young foliage and unusually large cream flowers on short racemes. Mid season flowering. An excellent container plant
WISTERIA 'Caroline' >
Densely packed mauve/violet flowers fading to white, strongly scented. Flowering occurs before the leaves appear which makes this new hybrid especially attractive.
WISTERIA floribunda >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
Long racemes of scented lilac blue flowers
WISTERIA floribunda 'Alba' >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
'(Longissima Alba', 'Snow Showers') - flowers white tinted lilac on the keel
WISTERIA floribunda 'Cascade' >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
Very floriferous variety with long well-filled racemes of flowers which are purple/mauve and white, lightly tinged with pink. Bright yellow-green foliage
WISTERIA floribunda 'Domino' >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
(synonym. W. formosa Issai) - flowers at a young age with mauve-blue flowers as the leaves emerge
WISTERIA floribunda 'Geisha' >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
Unusually narrow densely packed racemes of blue flowers and large seed pods
WISTERIA floribunda 'Harlequin' >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
All features of this plant are accentuated by the darker colouring of the leaf midribs, stems and blooms. Flowers are predominantly darkish purple contrasting with pale mauve
WISTERIA floribunda 'Lawrence' >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
Long racemes of densely packed pale blue-mauve flowers. A vigorous grower
WISTERIA floribunda 'Lipstick' >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
White flowers edged pink on the wings and keel
WISTERIA floribunda 'Macrobotrys' >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
Bicoloured form with fragrant flowers lilac tinged purple and white
WISTERIA floribunda 'Violacea Plena' >
Commonly known as: Japanese wisteria.
('Black Dragon') - a deep violet-purple double flowered wisteria
WISTERIA frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' >
Commonly known as: American wisteria.
An unusual dwarf species which is less vigorous than other wisteria varieties. Reaches only about 10-15 feet in maturity. Compact growth habit makes it ideal for containers and sunny walls. Lilac-blue flowers
WISTERIA sinensis 'Amethyst' >
Commonly known as: Chinese wisteria.
Early flowering variety with heavily perfumed light rose/purple flowers blotched yellow
WISTERIA sinensis 'Blue Sapphire' >
Commonly known as: Chinese wisteria.
A new introduction from New Zealand with soft bluish violet flowers. This is often sold under the name of W. sinensis 'Prolific'
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
