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WISTERIA sinensis
Commonly known as Chinese wisteria
Sweetly scented lilac-blue flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduousleaves, each composed of 9-13, mostly 11, leaflets.
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BlueLilac blue
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HeightTo 9m (28ft)
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Spread5m (15ft)
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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 dense, pendent racemes to 30cm (12in) long, often followed by bean-like, velvety green pods to 15cm (6in) long.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
WISTERIA sinensis
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphids, brown scale, leaf spot, honey fungusPlace of originChina
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Garden Location/ConditionsCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPinnate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Wisteria - Care Guide
ACER palmatum dissectum 'Viridis'
Green cut-leaf maple
Available from £35.00
BAMBOO Yushania anceps
Anceps bamboo
Available from £25.00
CAMELLIA 'Alba-Simplex'
Available from £10.50
CATALPA bignonioides
Indian bean tree, Southern catalpa
Available from £75.00
ERIOBOTRYA japonica
Loquat, Japanese loquat
Available from £35.00
EUCRYPHIA glutinosa
Brush bush
HEDERA colchica
Persian ivy
ROSA banksiae 'Lutea'
Yellow Banksian rose
Available from £25.00
ZANTEDESCHIA aethiopica
Arum lily, Pig lily, Trumpet lily
Available from £13.50
Buy Varieties of WISTERIA sinensis
WISTERIA sinensis 'Alba'
Chinese wisteria
white form of the Chinese wisteria
WISTERIA sinensis 'Amethyst'
Chinese wisteria
early flowering variety with heavily perfumed light rose/purple flowers blotched yellow
WISTERIA sinensis 'Blue Sapphire'
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...
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
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 £10.00
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 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 £10.00
Garden Goodies
Brown / Green Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
2 options from £5.00
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)
3 options from £3.00