



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
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousLeaves each composed of 11-19 ovate to lance-shaped leaflets.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Cottage garden
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Town garden
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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
To 9m (28ft) -
Spread
To 5m (15ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous twining climber. Produces pea-like flowers in racemes to 30cm (12in) long with yellow blotch on the standard (upper petal)
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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