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    WISTERIA brachybotrys 'Shiro-kapitan'
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    WISTERIA brachybotrys 'Shiro-kapitan'

    Commonly known as Silky wisteria

     AWARD
    (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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    • Good to know
      RHS AGM as 'Shiro-kapitan'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Deciduous
      Pinnate, softly hairy leaves to 35cm (14in) long composed of 9-13 ovate to lance-shaped leaflets.
    • Cream
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      9m (30ft) or more.
    • 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
      Twining climber. Produces pea-like flowers in racemes to 15cm (6in) long followed by bean-like, velvety green seed pods to 20cm (8in) long.
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres. Ideal in the garden or the home.
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