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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
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
RHS AGM as 'Shiro-kapitan' -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousPinnate, softly hairy leaves to 35cm (14in) long composed of 9-13 ovate to lance-shaped leaflets.
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Cream
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
9m (30ft) or more. -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTwining climber. Produces pea-like flowers in racemes to 15cm (6in) long followed by bean-like, velvety green seed pods to 20cm (8in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Cottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Wisteria - Care Guide